School: Doire an Daimh (Derrindaffe) (roll number 10976)

Location:
Derrindaff, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Foghludha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0410C, Page 14_013

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    When swallows fly high it is a sign of fine weather and when they fly low it is a sign of rain.
    When you hear the sound of the train very clearly at about four or five miles away, it is a sign of frost.
    When you see crows diving up into the sky and down again, it is a sign of a storm. When you see the smoke spreading out when it leaves the chimney, it is a sign of rain. When you hear the Yellow Hammer
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Quille
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Derrindaff, Co. Kerry