School: Fíodhnach (B.), Ráthluirc (roll number 4469)

Location:
Feenagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Seán Ó Scolaidhe
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  1. No. 1
    Saturday's morn was always a sign of rain.
    No. 2
    Spring wells that got shallow and flowed slowly, and rose again to the brim and flowed quickly that was a sign that rain would follow.
    No. 3
    When the dog eat grass it was a sure sign of rain.
    No. 4
    When the fire got blue it was a sign of a hard frost.
    No. 5
    When the smoke whirled going up the chimney it was a sign that a storm was approaching.
    No. 6
    When the frog is golden in colour it is the sign of
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