School: Killeigh

Location:
Killeigh, Co. Offaly
Teacher:
T. Mac Amhalghaidh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0804, Page 062

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  1. When the smoke is going out of the chimney straight it is the sign of fine weather.
    When the crow flies low it is the sign of rain.
    When the weather is fine and the dust blows round the road it is the sign of rain.
    When the curlews begin to roar it is the sign of rain.
    When the sheep gather into a crowd together it is the sign of rain.
    When the summer goat begins to bleat it is the sign of fine weather.
    When there is a circle
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