School: Doocarrick
- Location:
- Dubhcharraig, Co. an Chabháin
- Teacher: Miss Oldfield
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1019, Page 053
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- 1 It is a sign of bad weather when
2. - the swallows fly low.
3. - the crane flies low.
4, - a number of corws are flying about.
5. - a number of bull finches are seen flying about.
6. - seagulls fly inland.
7. - wild geese fly over the country.
8.- When geese are seen to fly about without any apparent reason
9. - the curlew sings a good deal.
- the cricket sings sharply.
10. - the cat sits with her back to the fire.
11. - the cat washes over her ears.
12. - the cat sharpens her claws on a stick.
13. - the dog eats grass or drinks water.
14. - the donkey brays a good deal.
15. - the squirrel gathers a large store of nuts.
16. - frogs hop on to the road in good numbers.(continues on next page)
