School: Ballinacree (B.) (roll number 13965)

Location:
Bealach na Críche, Co. na Mí
Teacher:
Pádraic Ó Connachtáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0717, Page 189

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0717, Page 189

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  1. The Crows.
    When the crows are flying very wildly in the sky is a sign of rain.
    The Ducks.
    When the ducks are quacking very loudly in the morning is another sign of rain.
    The Cat.
    When the cat sits with her back to the fire is a sign of a storm.
    The Dog.
    When the dog eats grass is a sign of a storm.
    Blue blazes.
    When there are blue blazes in the fire is another sign of a storm.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
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    English