School: Clara (2)

Location:
Clóirtheach, Co. Uíbh Fhailí
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Thomáis
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  1. We get most rain when the wind is blowing from the South West.
    WHen there are stars in the sky at it is a sign of frost.
    When the swallows fly very flow it is a sign of rain and when a cat sharpens her claws it is a sign of rain.
    When the dust is flying in the air it is a sign of rain and storm.
    When the rain has fallen on the ground and into a pool and the sun sucks it up and when it goes up further it gets colder and then begin to fall again.
    The sky gets darker when it is going to rain.
    If the smoke is not going
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Whitehead
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Oiridh (Maryborough), Co. Uíbh Fhailí