School: Baile an Phaoraigh, Cluain Meala

Location:
Powerstown, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Cáit, Bean Uí Chonchubhair
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0568, Page 062

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    of rain.
    If it becomes dark suddenly it is the sign of rain.
    (Why) midgets fly around when it is going to rain.
    Spiders go creeping on the walls when it is going to rain.
    If the cricket sings it is a sign of rain.
    The river sounds loud and rough when it is going to rain.
    The floor gets damp and the chairs creek when it is going to rain.
    The old people complain of their pains when it is going to rain.
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