School: Termonfeckin

Location:
Termonfeckin, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhurchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0675, Page 200E

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0675, Page 200E

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    25. When seagulls come into the land it is the sign of a storm at sea.
    26. If a seagull alights on the roof of a house it is the sign of good weather.
    27. The North wind brings cold weather.
    The south wind brings warm weather.
    The East wing is a dry stinging wind.
    The West wind brings the rain.
    28. Hens pick themselves when it is going to rain.
    29. When goats see it getting dark they run to the back of a ditch for shelter.
    30. The cry of the curlew is the sign of rain.
    31. When the cat sits with its back to the fire it is the sign of a storm.
    32. When the cows are lying down in the field it is the sign of a good day.
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