School: Kilbeggan (Mercy Convent) (roll number 14491)
- Location:
- Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: Sr Philomena
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- (continued from previous page)sign of bad weather. When butterflies are numerous it is a good sign.Chimney.
The smoke ascending upright from the chimney is a sign of fine weather, but when it falls from the chimney to the roof it is a sign the air is very damp and low.
- The Hollow winds begin to blow,
The clouds look dark and the glass is low,
The soot falls down and spaniels weep,
And spiders from their Cobwebs creep,
Last night the sun went pale to bed,(continues on next page) - Collector
- Philomena Kelly
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Tonaphort, Co. Westmeath
