School: Naomh Seosamh (Buachaillí)

Location:
Glennamaddy, Co. Galway
Teacher:
S. Ó Deagha
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  1. (1) When the sky gets dark and cloudy it is the sign of rain.
    (2) When there is a halo around the moon.
    (3) When the soot falls down the chimney it is the sign of rain.
    (4) When the cat starts scraping a post it is the sign of rain.
    (5) When the distant hills are looking near it is the sign of rain.
    (6) When the wind comes from the south- east or south- west it is a sign that rain will follow.
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