School: Ferns (C.) (roll number 13267)
- Location:
- Ferns, Co. Wexford
- Teacher: Stás, Bean Uí Mhuimhneacháin
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- When the cricket sings sharply it is a sign of rain.
When the far away hills seem near it is a sign of rain
A red sky is a sign of frost.
When there are stars shining on the water it is a sign of fine weather.
When the clouds seem dark it is a sign of rain.
A rainbow at night is a shepherds delight. A rainbow in the morning is a shepherds warning.
When birds fly low it is a sign of rain.
When cows or sheep gather together in a corner of the field it is a sign of rain.
When the smoke goes to the ground it is a sign of rain
When the train sounds near it is a sign of rain
When the Church bell sound it is a sign of(continues on next page)
