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School: Páirc na Rian (C.), Rampark, Jenkinstown (roll number 4882)

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Rampark, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ní Fhlannagáin
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    (c) If black paddies are seen crossing from one lough to another.
    It is a sign of good weather:-
    (a) If smoke from a chimney ascends straight upwards
    (b) if the farmyard cock crows loudly.
    (c) If the sheep go to the top of the mountain.
    Weater lore of animals
    It is a sign of rain:-
    (a) If a dog eats grass
    (b) If sheep are seen standing close together in a sheltered spot.
    G seen eating greedily in the morning - Rain
    " lying quietly - good day.
    Weather Lore of the wind
    When the north wind blows snow may be expected
    The East wind is locally known as the wind which carries diseases.
    When the wind blows from the south rain is expected
    The west wind is mostly appreciated as it is a fresh breeze that dries clothes quickly.
    Wind
    N. - N.E - N. Snow
    S. - S.E - S. Rain
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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