School: Dunleer (C.) (roll number 1496)

Location:
Dunleer, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ní Chathasaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0674, Page 038

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  1. 1) It is said, at sunset if the sky is red it is the sign of good weather.
    2) When the sky has a good appearance in the South a fine spell is likely to come.
    3) When the cock crows in the morning it is believed a good day will follow.
    4) When the sheep are on the top of the mountain.
    5) When the smoke is going towards the north.
    6) When the sheep are lying in the morning it is a good sign of a fine day.
    7) A clear sky is the sign of good weather.
    8) When the swallow flys high.
    9) When the cock crows
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