School: Coracrin

Location:
Corracrin, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
E. Ní Dhuibhghlinn
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  1. When the sun is up high in the sky there is going to be good weather.
    When the smoke goes up straight into the sky it is a sign of good weather.
    When the snails are on the road it is a sign of rain.
    When the sky is red at night it is a sign of a good day to follow.
    When the water hen builds her nest low and near the water it is a sign of a dry summer.
    Whe the pee-wit cries it is a sign of rain.
    When the Plough is straight above in the sky it is a sign of good weather.
    When the cat sits with its back to the fire it is a sign of frosty weather.
    When the dog eats grass it is a sign of rainy weather.
    When the frog is black it is a
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