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School: Woodland (roll number 8464)

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Woodland, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Mrs Crossan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 64

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1085, Page 64

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  2. Local Sayings

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    1) A near hand ring is a far-off storm, while a far off ring is a near hand storm.
    2) If Candlemas Day be fair and clear you may expect two winters in that year.
    3) New Year's Eve if the wind blows south, it denotes warmth and growth.
    4) The south wind brings most rain to our district.
    5) When the snipes call in the evening it is a sure sign of rain
    6) It is a good sign of the weather when the crows fly high in the evening.
    7) When the seagulls are to be seen alighting on the land it is a very bad sign of the weather.
    8) When the Lagan is reflected on the waters of the Swilly rain will surely come.
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