School: Teampall Mhuire

Location:
Carbad Beg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Eithne, Bean Uí Mhaonghaille
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  3. XML “The Signs of the Weather as Shown by the Birds”
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  1. When there is a change of weather the cat sits with her back to the fire. The pigs grunt and are disturbed with the noise of the wind. The dog gets affected by the heavy air and he gets sick, he eats grass, as nature tells him this is the best thing for his sickness.
    The cattle gather
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