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School: Scoil na mBráthar, Calainn

Location:
Callan, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Br. P. Ó Gairbheith
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0853, Page 157

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    the rain falls so as to keep a dry patch under them, but if they seem to be restless and refuse to lie down we may be sure gales are ahead.
    Donkey
    When a Donkey is heard braying it is said to be a sign of rain.
    Ducks
    Ducks indicate the approach of showery weather by leaving the water and wandering about the fields.
    Field-mice
    If a severly cold spell is probable, Field-mice block up the entrance to their holes.
    Fowls
    Before rain Fowls shelter in their houses.
    Geese
    It is said that rain is probable when Geese fly.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Holden
    Gender
    Male