School: Maigh Locha (Buachaillí)

Location:
Moylough, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Muiris Ó Héigeartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0081, Page 007

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0081, Page 007

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    birds fly inland it is the sign of a storm at sea. When the swallow flys low it is the sign of rain. If a dog eats grass it the sign of rain. If a cat sits with his back to the fire it is the sign of rain.
    If insects come very near the ground or begin to torment you it is the sign of rain. If smoke goes straight into the sky it is the sign of fine weather. When the sky is blue it is the sign of fine weathe if it is cloudy or dark it is the sign of rain.
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