School: An t-Éadan Mór

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An tÉadan Mór, Co. Mhuineacháin
Teacher:
S. Mac Philib
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0960, Page 188

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  3. XML “Signs of Good Weather”
  4. XML “Signs of Frost, Storm, Wind and Thunder”

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  2. Frost
    1. Stars twinkling sharply is a sign of frost.
    2. When blackbirds come and eat the meat given to the hens.
    3. A bright night with very little wind.
    4. When the wrens go into the thatch for the night.
    5. A red sky in the Winter time.
    6. A red sunrise in Winter.
    Storm
    7. The cat sitting with her back to the fire.
    8. A blue flame in the fire.
    9. A ring round the moon.
    10. When stars fall.
    11. Red clouds in the sky.
    12. Tame ducks flying.
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