School: Mungraid (B.) Luimneach (roll number 14409)
- Location:
- Mungret, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Mrs B. Mulroy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0528, Page 109
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- When the curlew shrieks its the sign of rain.
When the smoke goes up curling it is the sign of rain.
When the distant hills look near it's the sign of rain.
When dark clouds gather over head it's the sign of rain.
When a train can be heard very plainly at a distance it's the sign of rain.
When the cat scratches wood it's the sign of rain.
When a rain bow appears in the sky it's the sign of rain.
When the cat turns his back to the fire it's the sign of rain.
When the sheep collect together in the middle of the field, or when the cows stick their head under the fence for shelter rain will surely come.When the curlews come in from the sea to land it's the sign of rain.(continues on next page)
