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School: Lankill (roll number 16904)

Location:
Lankill, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Cibhil
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137F, Page 07_102

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    1. If you see a dog eating grass you will have soon a change in the weather.
    2. If you see swallows flying high it is a sign that there will be good weather.
    3. If crows are seen flying high it is a sign of fine weather also.
    4. If the crows are whirling up and down it is a sign of storm.
    No5. If a robin comes to a door in winter time it is a sign of snow.
    No6. If a person feels his left ear hot it is a sign that some one is talking bad
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eileen King
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lanmore, Co. Mayo