School: Rockwood, Béal Átha an Dá Chab

Location:
Derreennaclogh, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Eibhlín Ní Chorcora
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0288, Page 264

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    Signs of fine weather:-
    The sky is cloudless. "A rainbow at night is the shepherd's delight." "Evening red and morning grey is the surest sign of a fine day." The moon is very clear. There is a great multitude of stars in the sky. The birds are flying high in the sky. Mount Gabriel is clear from fog.
    Signs of frost:-
    The north east wind is blowing. The stars are glittering.
    Signs of snow:-
    The north wind is blowing. The sky is terribly dark. The cat sits with her back to the fire
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