School: Dartry House
- Location:
- Dawson Grove Demesne, Co. Monaghan
- Teacher: Mrs Evans
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Signs of rain
When the clouds are low down and black it is a sign of rain. When the sun sets red in the West it is a sign of rain.
When the wind is in the West it is a sign of rain.
When the smoke is blowing down it is a sign of rain.
When the Dogs eat grass it is a sign of rain.
When the moon is on its back and a black ring around it. that is a sign of rain
When the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain.
When there is a rainbow in the morning it is a sign of rain.
When the ducks go about quacking it is a sign of rain
When the fog goes up in the morning it is a sign of rain.(continues on next page)
