School: Newtownanner, Cluain Meala (roll number 1559)

Location:
Newtownanner Demesne, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Corcoráin
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    (1) When the soot falls down the chimney it is the sign of bad weather...

    (1) When the soot falls down the chimney it is the sign of bad weather.
    (2) If the wood-pigeons were flying low it would be the sign of stormy weather
    (3) When you hear the curlew it is the sign of rain.
    (4) When the sky is red in the night it is the sign of good weather.
    (5) When the clouds are going up the mountains it is the sign of good weather.
    (6) When the birds are flying low it is the sign of rain.
    (7) The hills look very near when it is going to rain.
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