School: Model School, Clonmel

Location:
Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann
Teacher:
Ella M. Adams
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    When the insects fly low the swallows fly low also and this is a sign of rain.
    When the sea-gulls fly inland a storm is coming.
    When ever the stars are bright it is a sign of bad weather.
    When the birds build their nests low it is the sign of a bad summer and when they build their nests high it is the sign of a good summer.
    If the chimney smokes it is a sign of rain.
    When the soot goes on fire it is a sign of rain.
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