School: The Oak, Portlaoighse (roll number 15377)
- Location:
- Clondouglas, Co. Laois
- Teacher: Seán Bairéad
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0834, Page 217
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A rainbow in the night is a shepherd’s delight.A rainbow in the morning is a shepherd’s warning,When a cat has her back to the fire it is the sign of rain.We have a weather guide and when it is going to be wet the man comes out and when it is going to be fine the woman comes out and when there is going to be frost the woman comes out.When a flock of starlings are together it is the sign of hardship.When your corns are paining you, it is the sign of rain.(continues on next page)
