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School: An Clochar, Cill Ruis

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Kilrush, Co. Clare
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An tSr. Pól
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0629, Page 515

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0629, Page 515

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  1. Clog an Óir (continued)

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    connection with story told by Maura Howard, page 112. it is said that on St Senan's throwing his cap on the church, its growth ceased.
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  3. Weather-Lore

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    Weather Lore
    Many weather omens are connected with the behaviour of animals, fowl, birds and insects, others with the sky and air. The following are observed before rain
    1. Horses stamp and if under a car rub their necks against the shaft.
    2. Sheep and horses that had been feeding on high ground return to low.
    3. Ducks and geese are busy picking their feathers before the rain comes.
    4. Cows lie chewing the cud for most of the day before a change after drought.
    5. Small insects come to the surface of the soil.
    The following are observed
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