School: Dún na Lochlannach (roll number 11987)

Location:
Lisduff, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Mhainín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0060, Page 0011

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0060, Page 0011

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  1. The people in this district say these are the sign's of rain.
    (1) When the soot falls down (2) When the cricket sings loudly. (3) When the spider creeps from the cob-web. (4) When there is a rainbow in the sky. (5) When the west side of the sky is black. (6) When the cat cough's (7) When the moon is pale. (9) When the walls are damp. (10) When the frog comes into the house.
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