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School: Clochar na Trócaire, Inis (roll number 7315)

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Ennis, Co. Clare
Teacher:
Máire Ní Dhomhnalláin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0610, Page 195

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  1. Signs of Storm (continued)

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    Another sign of storm is when two cows run after each other around a field and puck each other.
    When a cow goes down near the river and puts her head into the river for about five minutes. It is a sign of a great storm.
    When the clouds are dark after a while they change it is a sign of a storm for about a week.
    If the swallows fly low it is the sign of a storm.
    If there is a shape of a fish in the sky it is the sign of a storm.
    Sea gulls coming inland are a sure sign of storm.
    Whistling in the wind or the wind rising is a sign of storm.
    All cats turn their backs to the fire when a storm is at hand.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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