School: Druim (1)

Location:
Drum, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
Doreen Leach
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    When the cat turns her back to the fire it is a sign of a storm.
    When the hills are clear there will be good weather.
    When the dust flys on the road it is a sign of rain.
    When the frog is a light yellow it is a sign of good weather and when the frog turns black it is a sign of bad weather.
    When a dog eats grass it is a sign of a storm.
    When the smoke goes up straight it is a sign of good weather.
    When the cricket sings loudly beside the fire it is a sign of rain.
    When there is a blue flame in the fire it is a sign of frost.
    When ducks quack loudly it is a sign of rain.
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