School: Monedarragh, Mostrim (roll number 7642)

Location:
Monadarragh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Conghaile
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  1. If the sun sets red, it's a sign of frost.
    If there is a circle of light round the moon, it is a sign of rain.
    If the clouds are moving fast in the sky, it's a sign of storm.
    If there is a rainbow in the sky it's the sign of rain.
    If there is a lot of stars in the sky it's the sign of frost.
    If you see your shadow in the water it's the sign of rain.
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    Paddy Brennan
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    Clonwhelan, Co. Longford