School: Maio (roll number 13119)

Location:
Trohanny, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Máire Ní Chreaig
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  1. When the swallows fly low to the ground it is a sign of rain, and when they fly high, it is a sign of good weather.
    When the crows are calling loudly, and when they go home early in big flocks it is a sign of rain.
    When the curlews are heard whistling it is a sign of rain.
    When the starlings fly in big flocks, it is a sign of rain.
    When the wildgeese are seen early in Winter it is a sign of cold weather.
    When the robin comes to the door it is a sign of snow.
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