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School: Corracharra (roll number 16407)

Location:
Corracharra, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Brian Mac Aodha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0940, Page 045

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  1. Signs of the Weather (continued)

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    When the cat sits with her back to the fire it is a sign that we are going to have a storm, and when she coughs it is said that we will have rain.
    VI
    When the dog eats grass on the road-side rain is coming.
    VII
    If the swans keep close to the edge of lakes or rivers a storm is coming.
    VIII
    When the sea-gulls fly inland it is a sign that the weather is not going to be good.
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