School: Threemilehouse (roll number 342)

Location:
Three Mile House, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
I. Mc Eneaney
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  1. Signs of Weather
    When the smoke is going up straight it is a sign of good weather.
    When the crows flying high it is sign of good weather.
    Swallows flying high it is a sign of good weather.
    When the cat lies with her back to the fire, it is a sign of a storm.
    A rainbow at night is a shepherd's delight, a rainbow in the morning is a shepherd's warning.
    When the sun sets red in the summer time, it is a sign that the following day will be good.
    Sharp stars are signs of frost.
    When the cloud are near us, it is a sign of rain that day.
    A morning which is very misty, it is a sign of a good day.
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