School: N. Seosamh, Cill Lasrach (roll number 16289)

Location:
Killasser, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
S. Mac Carrghamhna
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  3. XML “Weather Signs (Signs of Rain)”
  4. XML “Signs of Fine Weather”

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  1. 1. A dog eating grass is the sign of rain.
    2. A ring round the moon is also a sign of rain.
    3. Rain may be expected if Curlew one heard whistling or crow seen flying low.
    4. A cat with its tail to the fire is another sign of rain.
    5. Stars falling is a sign of rain.
    6. Hens picking themselves is also a sign of rain.
    7. The crook at the fireplace (crane) being soft soot falling is a sign of rain.
    8. Cock roaches make their appearance at the approach of rain.
    9. Salt & bacon get soft on the approach of rain.
    10. Your corns ache on the approach of rain.
    11. If you can't see Croagh Patrick you may expect rain.
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