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School: Ballinlough (roll number 9238)

Location:
Ballinlough Big, Co. Meath
Teacher:
P. Mac Domhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 122

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    When you see the sky red it is a sign of a storm.
    If a swallow flys low it is a sign of rain.
    If the hens pick themselves it is a sign of rain.
    If the wild geese come around it is a sign of rain.
    If you see a blue blaze in the fire it is the sign of a storm.
    If the wind is from the north-east it is it is the sign of snow.
    When the ducks quack aloud it is the sign of rain.
    Whn you see a feathery looking cloud in the sky it is a sign of rain.
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridget Gaynor
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Smithstown, Co. Meath