School: Kilcomreagh (roll number 9429)
- Location:
- Kilcumreragh, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: B. Hickey
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0733, Page 135
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Sun - When the sky in the East is red at sunrise it is a sign of rain. It is called "The Dublin Red" here, because Dublin is to the East. When the sky is red at sunset it is the sign of fine weather.Moon - A ring around the moon denotes a storm and bad weather. The bigger the ring the nearer and worse the strom. When the New Moon is on its back it is the sign of bad weather.Stars - When the stars are glistening in the sky and(continues on next page)
