School: Dromlogach (roll number 10908)

Location:
Dromlegagh, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Seán Ó Laochdha
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  1. When the swallows fly low it is the sign of rain.
    When the cuckoo comes early it is the sign of fine weather.
    When the robinredbreast is seen on top of a whitethorn bush in the morning it is the sign of fine weather.
    When seagulls come inland it is the sign of a storm.
    When a range of crows are seen on the side of a ditch it is the sign of rain.
    When the curlews are calling it is the sign of rain.
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