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School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)

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Kilmessan, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brian S. Pléimeann
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    in it, they will run speedily to shelter if it is only going to be a shower; but they will stay outside if the rain is to continue.
    21. If a cock crows on a fine day he is calling the rain, and if he crows on bad day he is calling the fine weather.
    22. If the cockroaches are running in all directions across the kitchen floor it is a sign of bad weather. 23. If the spider weaves a long web it is a sign of bad weather.
    24. If the fields are covered with spider webs it is a sign of good weather.
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