School: Rosses's Point (roll number 12133)
- Location:
- Rosses Point, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó Raighne
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- 1. A red sky in the morning is the sailors warning a red sky in the night is the sailors delight.2. When the sun goes down red it is a good sign.3. The long boat towing the ship is bad sign.4. The south-east wind known as the Ballintogher wind always brings rain.5. The wind from the east is neither good for man nor beast.6. The north-east wind is always cold and dry.7. The westerly wind is mild but damp.8. The north-west and south-west wind in winter are usually strong often reaching gale force.(continues on next page)