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School: Tenure (roll number 2326)

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Tinure, Co. Louth
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S. Ó Cathail
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    10. If the salt is wet.
    Frost:
    People say it is the sign of frost.
    1. When the wind is blowing from the north.
    2. When the jacksnipe is crying.
    3. When the sky is blue and clear.
    Snow:
    People say it is the sign of snow.
    1. When the wind is blowing from the north.
    2. When the robin comes to the door looking for food.
    Storm:
    People say it is the sign of a storm.
    1. When there is a blue flame in the fire.
    2. When the sea-gulls come to the land.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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