School: Ceathair Dhúin Iascaigh, Clochar na Trócaire

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Caher, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
An tSr. M. Tréisín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0569, Page 239

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0569, Page 239

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  1. (continued from previous page)
    When the wild geese fly to the south-west, in the summer, it is the sign of a very bad winter.
    When the crows fly low, it is a sign of rain.
    When the cat turns her back to the fire, rainy weather is in stone.
    When the soot falls from the chimney, it is a sign of rain.
    When there is a circle round the moon, it is a sign of rain.
    When there is a shine on the rocks it is a sign of rain.
    When smoke ascend, in a straight line, fine weather is in store.
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