School: Drumfries (roll number 1572)

Location:
Drumfree, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
P. E. Ó Dubhthaigh
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  1. (1) To see a crane along the river is the sign of a storm
    (2) If you would hear "Binnon" roaring it is the sign of a near storm.
    (3) A number of "rooks" flying together is the sign of rain.
    Or if you saw "wild geese" flying together it is the sign of a rain.
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