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School: Rahavanaig

Location:
Rahavanig, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire de Stac
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0400, Page 088

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  1. Bird-Lore

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    A rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight,
    A rainbow in the morning is the shepherd's warning.
    Birds as weather omens:-
    This is written under the heading of Bird Lore.
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  2. Weather-Lore (continued)

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  3. Weather-Lore - Natural Features

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    1. If the sky is dark it is a sign of rain, and if it is clear and blue it is a sign of fine weather. If the sky is red in the morning it is a sign of rain. If there are white clouds on the sky it is a sign of rain.
    2. Sheen on rocks:-
    When the sun glitters on stones or slate
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