School: Ballinlough (roll number 9238)

Location:
Ballinlough Big, Co. Meath
Teacher:
P. Mac Domhnaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0704, Page 132

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  1. The following are signs of rain.
    When the swallow flies low.
    When the crows before going to roost perch in lines on the ditches it is a sign of rain.
    When dogs eat grass.
    When the walls and stone floors of a house get very damp
    When there is a halo round the moon it is a sign of rain.
    A redning in the sky in the early morning is a sign of rain
    A white streak from the sun is a sign of rain.
    When you hear the jacksnipe calling.
    When the crows go home early it is a sign of rain
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    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    2. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bob Ryan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    12
    Address
    Ballinlough Big, Co. Meath