School: Fermoyle, Lanesboro (roll number 13321)
- Location:
- Formoyle (Newcomen), Co. Longford
- Teacher: S. Mac Eoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0753, Page 176
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When tables and chairs creak it is a sign of rain. When walls and flags get damp it is a sign of rain.
When dogs stop eating bones and feed on grass it is a sign of rain. Pigs are restless when there is a sign of rain.
When the noise of the train from Knockcrohery is heard in Rathcline it is a sign of rain.
When the Shannon is very rough and it flowing from Athlone down to Lanesboro it is a sign of(continues on next page)
