School: Ballinamore (B.) (roll number 2820)

Location:
Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Seán Heslin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0224, Page 198

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  1. When snails come to the house, rain may be expected.

    When sheep come down the mountain it is a sign of rain.
    A red sunset is the sign of rain.
    North wind in November day is a sign of a good winter.
    A heavy dark cloud round the sun foretells rain.
    When a dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Padraig Mc Hugh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim