School: Boston (roll number 10212)

Location:
Bostoncommon, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhocharthaigh

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a long distance away it it s the sign of rain.
On a foggy day if the fog goes up the hill it is the sign of fine weather and if the fog comes down the hill it is a sign of bad weather.
When the east wind is blowing it is a sign of rain
When the north wind is blowing it is a sign of snow.
If the cat sits with her back to the fire it is the sign of a cold winder.
It is a sign of rain to see the dog sleeping
It is a sign of rain to hear the sheep bleat.
To see blue blazes in the fire is the sign of rain.
If goats are up on a hill and come down it is the sign of a storm.
It is the sign of a storm to see the crows flying high.

Collector
Bridie Heffernan
Gender
female
Age
13
Address
Feighcullen, Co. Kildare
Language
English