School: Loughagar (roll number 5696)
- Location:
- Loughagar More, Co. na hIarmhí
- Teacher: Énrí Mac an Abba
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0737, Page 412
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- Signs of rain
1) When the sheep are seen feeding early in the morning it is the sign of wet day.
2) When ass turns his back to the bush we shall have rain.
3. When rainbow appears in morning rain is coming.
4) When grog's skin turns black.
5) When sheeps flock together.
6) When a dog or cat chews grass.
7) When robin is seen in lower part of bush.
8. When swallow flies low.
9. When hens pick themselves.
10) When a goat goes into shed.
11) When curlews cry.
12. When far off hills look near.(continues on next page)
