School: Doohamlet
- Location:
- Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: P. Mac an Bháird
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0936, Page 236
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- When the distant hills seem dark it is a the sign of rain.
When the sun goes to bed pale it is the sign of rain.
If the curlews are crying it is the sign of rain.
If the dog eats grass it is the sign of rain.
If the cat sits with her back to the fire and washes her far, it is the sign of rain.
If the salt is damp it is the sign of rain.
If the ice is not able to bear a duck it is the sign of rain.
If the swallows fly low it is the sign of rain.
When the smoke straight from the chimney it is the sign of a nice calm day.
When the robin comes into the house it is the sign of stom.
There are always twenty one fine days in October(continues on next page)
