School: Cluain (1), Baile an Droichid

Location:
Clonmore, Co. Carlow
Teacher:
Ss. Ó Laochdha
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    15 A weather gall is also a sign of rain. It goes across the sky at one corner like a rain bow.
    16. Sheep getting up on top of a ditch when they are finished grazing is a sign of snow because they want to get out of the drifts.
    The clouds look black and the glass is low,
    The soot falls down the spaniel sleeps,
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