School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)

Location:
Blennerville, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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    8. If the rainbow is in the sky it is a sign of showers
    9. When there is a ring around the moon it is a sign of wind, and rain, and when there are coloured lights in the fire it is a sign of very bad weather.
    10 If the smoke goes up the chimney straight it is a sign of rain.
    11 When the rocks are white it is a sign of rain.
    12 When the hills appear near to you it is a sign of rain.
    13 Whenever there is a calm day it is a sure sign of fog.
    14 When the curlew and barnacle fly inland it is a sure omen of rain.
    15 When the dust of the road blows it is a sign of rain.
    16 When you hear the sea noising at a distance it is a sign of rain.
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