School: Fraine, Athboy (roll number 14766)

Location:
An Fráin, Co. na Mí
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Chonalláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0696, Page 028

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0696, Page 028

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  1. Signs of rain:-
    Crows fly high, dog eats grass, distant hills appearing near, the dust on the roadway is blown about, smoke goes up straight from the chimney, soot falls from the chimney.
    Signs of a storm:-
    Cat sits with its back to the fire,
    A rainbow in the morning is a shepherd's warning,
    wind from the west and north.
    Signs of fine weather:-
    sun sets red.
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