School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile an Gharrdha

Location:
Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Sr M. Treasa
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  1. When a large circle is seen around the moon at night it is a sign of broken weather. A cat curls up to sleep very close to a fire when it is going to rain.
    When swallows are seen flying close to the ground it is also a sign of coming rain.
    When old people say their bones are aching with pain it is a sure sign of wet weather.
    When insects creep about in places where they are not usually seen it is a sign of dampness. Midges and flying ants are the notable ones. When sea -gulls come into the
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