School: Béal Átha Feorainne (B.) (roll number 1866)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
M.S. Ó Ceallaigh
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  1. There are many signs of the weather. If the sky is clouded in the south it is the sign of rain. If the sky is red it is the sign of fine weather. If the sun goes down very red it is the sign of rain and if it goes down bright it is the sign of a fine day. If the moon is clouded it is the sign of rain. When the sky is so covered with stars it is the sign of frost. When the cloud are very heavy it is the sign of rain. When there is a rainbow on a
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      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pat Connor
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Creeharmore, Co. Roscommon