School: Ballyuskill (B.), Ballyragget

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   When there is a circle around the moon it is the sign of a storm. When the sheep go up the hill it is the sign of fine weather. Red in the night is the Shepherds delight red in the morning is the Shepherds warning. When a clock crosses the road it is the sign of rain. When a wild duck flies high it is the sign of rain. The North wind brings snow. The East wind brings sickness. When we hear Ballyragget bell it is the sign of rain. When the train is gingling on the line it is the sign of frost.

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2. Weather-Lore

   

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   When the bat is flying high it is the sign of fine weather. When the bat is flying low it is the sign of rain. When the goat runs into the house it is the sign of bad weather. When the frost melts early it is the sign of rain. When the smoke is flying high it is the sign of fine weather. When the wind is from the north on the 1st of November it is the sign of bad winter. When the smoke is low it is the sign of rain. When the bees are coming to their hives in gushes it is the sign of rain. When the cat is under the grate it is the sign of bad weather. When the clouds is

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