School: Killeen, Granard (roll number 13752)
- Location:
- Killeen, Co. Longford
- Teacher: S. Ó Duibhgeanáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0765, Page 0484
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and the nearer the circle is to the moon the nearer the rain is to us.
When stars seem to be falling it is a sure sign of frost.
The north winds brings frost and snow. The East wind brings storm. It is a very cold wind and is injurious to delicate people. If the wind blows from the south-west we may expect rain in a short time.
Katie Smyth Coolcor, Granard.
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Severe Weather There was a terrible storm in July 1934.
The day was very dark and dull looking and black clouds moved quickly across the sky.
The crows flew to the ground and the goats came to the farmyard to look for shelter.
Towards the night(continues on next page) - Collector
- M. Fagan
- Gender
- Unknown
