School: Clochar na Trócaire, Baile an Gharrdha

Location:
Ballingarry, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Sr M. Treasa
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    evening, next day is sure to be stormy.
    If a cement floor becomes damp we are sure to have a heavy fall of rain.
    When there are two rainbows in the sky it is a sign of broken weather.
    A rainbow in the evening predicts a good night.
    A rainbow in the morning is the sign of an uncertain day.
    A fog in the morning usually brings a fine day.
    When the chimney is smoking it is a sign of frost.
    If a dog shivers it is a sign of cold weather.
    In Summer if the coat of the frog is black it shows
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