School: Kilmagner, Mainistir Fhearmuighe (roll number 11337)

Location:
Kilmagner, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Séamus Ó Scannail
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  1. When the clouds are going against the sun it is a sign of good weather.
    When the sun does down red in the west it is a sign that the following day will be fine.
    When the soot falls it is a sign of bad weather.
    When the kettle shows red, it is a sign of bad weather.
    When the wind whistles through the key hole it is the sign of bad weather
    A rainbow in the morning is the sign of a coming storm.
    When the seagulls come inland is the sign of a coming storm.
    When the swallows fly low it is a sign of bad weather.
    (continues on next page)
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