School: Teampoll Tuaithe, Teampoll Tuaithe (C.) (roll number 16251)
- Location:
- Templetouhy, Co. Tipperary
- Teacher: Ailís Ní Bhuadhacháin
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- Signs of wet weather.1. The dog eats grass.
2. The cat turns her tail to the fire.
3. The robin sings at night.
4. The dust flies along the road.
5. The moon is on its back.
6. A rainbow at night is the shepherds delight.
7. If the sky is copper colour it is the sign of rain.
8. The smoke turns and goes down to the ground.
9. The swallows fly very low.
10. When the wild geese are heard at night.
11. When one can hear the echo of a train at a long distance it is always the sign of rain.
12. When you see fleecy white clouds that you imagine are hanging from the sky it is the sign of rain. (These are called wool-packs).(continues on next page)
