School: Doirín Árd, Béal Átha an Dá Chab (roll number 15969)

Location:
An Cheapach Mhór, Co. Chorcaí
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Dubhgáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0289, Page 008

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    is capped. If the scud is going to the land off Mt. Gabriel rain is sure; if the scud is moving seawards the weather will be clear.
    Pete Driscoll's river roars for rain. It is south west from our house.
    A rainbow or two tells that showers are near. "A rainbow in the morning is a shepherd's warning"
    Springs start to flow in the road. A Shee Geeha brings rain. Pissmires in the road are also signs of rain.
    The swallows fly low; the seagulls and curlews scream; the ducks quack.
    The dog eats grass. The goats and cattle may come from the hill.
    The leaves rustle and whisper on the trees.
    The spiders' webs cover all the bushes. The snails creep out.
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    Topics
    1. seánra
      1. seanchas aimsire (~6,442)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Pat Joe Barry
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Baile Bán Thiar, Co. Chorcaí