School: Elphin (B.) (roll number 1753)
- Location:
- Elphin, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Mícheál Ó Cianáin
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- In every district there are different beliefs with regard to the weather. Here is a list of the beliefs as regards the weather in my district.
When the sky is red in the evening in Summer time it is a sign that the following day will be fine If there is a ring around the moon it is said that we will have rain. People say when the stars are sparkling we will have frost. When the clouds are white and fleecy it is also a sign of rain.
A rainbow in the morning(continues on next page)