School: Beann Gulban (roll number 3301)
- Location:
- Kiltykere, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Áine, Bean Mhic Giolla Mhártain
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- (continued from previous page)in the summer it is a sign of good weather.
If black snails climb up the walls it is a sign of good weather.
If the sun goes down red in the evening it is a sign of good weather to follow.
If the last rays of the setting sun shine on Benbulben, the next day will be good.
If the sun rises over Benbulben the day following will be very wet.
If the sun rises clear and red on the eastern side of Benbulben the next day will be good.
If the sun is pale at setting; or goes down into a bank of clouds on the horizon bad weather may be expected.
If the moon looks pale or dim or a ring encircles her, we may expect wind.
If a lot of stars are seen sparkling in the sky at night(continues on next page)
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- Kathleen Lockhart
- Gender
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- Martin Moohan
- Gender
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- Mary Brennan
- Gender
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- Michael Gilmartin
- Gender
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- Paddy Watters
- Gender
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