School: Rinn Troisc (roll number 13099)

Location:
Reentrusk, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Domhnall Ó Súilleabháin
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  1. Old Sayings about the Weather
    There are old sayings about the weather. When there is a rainbow North it is said that we will have bad weather. When there are spokes from the sun it is said that we will have rain or if there is a circle around the moon or when the sky is covered with clouds. When the wind is south west it indicates rain. When the waves get strong and the sea gets blue it indicates a storm. The seagulls fly into the land before bad weather.
    Some animals such as the cat and the
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mrs M. Sullivan
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    72
    Address
    Reentrusk, Co. Cork