School: Monaghan (Christian Bros.) (roll number 16723)

Location:
Monaghan, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
M. Ó Floinn
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  1. When a cat sits with his back to the fire, it is a sign of rain.
    When a dog eats grass, it is a sign of rain
    When a donkey stands with his back to the ditch it is a sign of rain.
    When a hen stands on one foot it is a sign of rain.
    When swallows fly low it is a sign of rain.
    When a cock crows late at night it is a sign of rain
    When the Cathedral bells can be plainly heard.
    When the Sliabh Bleag mountains are shrouded in mist it is a sign of rain
    When a person suffers from rheumatic pains it is a sign of rain.
    When seagulls are seen far inland it is a sign of bad weather
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