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School: Cavan (1)

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S. Ní Chiaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0975, Page 148

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  1. Weather Signs (continued)

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    rain.
    If a door creaks it is a sign of rain.
    If a dog sits outside the door it is a sign of rain.
    If the sky is red at night the next day will be fine.
    If there is a bit of snow on the ground there will be more snow.
    If a fire burns bright it is a sign of frost.
    If a fire does not light it is a sign of rain.
    If salt gets damp it is a sign of rain.
    If a mirror gets damp it is a sign of rain.
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    Topics
    1. genre
      1. weather-lore (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gladys Moorhead
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    College Street, Co. Cavan