School: Craughwell (B)

Location:
Craughwell, Co. Galway
Teacher:
E. Ó Cléirigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0115

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0035, Page 0115

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  1. Local Weather Guides -
    Signs of rain.
    (1) - When the north sky is copper colour when the sun is setting.
    (2) - When the cat turns his back to the fire.
    (3) - When the cat scrapes a board.
    (4) - When a dog eats grass.
    (5) - When the soot is falling.
    (6) - When we hear the wind in the chimney.
    (7) - When there are blue flames in the fire.
    (8) - When a hen picks herself.
    (9) - When the mountains seem near.
    (10) - When a new moon sits on her back.
    (11) - When we have a rainbow in the morning.
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    English