School: An Mhainistir, Cara Droma Ruisc (roll number 14770)

Location:
Cora Droma Rúisc, Co. Liatroma / Co. Ros Comáin
Teacher:
An Bráthair Eoghan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0210, Page 096

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0210, Page 096

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    following are a few local sayings with regard to the weather.
    "Wind from the west I love best."
    "North wind don't blow or we shall have snow."
    "When there is wind from the south don't open your mouth."
    "If the sun is covered with clouds at sunset it is a sign of rain."
    Good Weather.
    The following are signs of good weather.
    When the moon is bright and the sky is clear, when the stars appear in millions in the sky. When the top of the sky is clear and hazy near the horizon it is a sign of good weather. When the sun sets in a red sky and when the wind blows
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
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    English