School: An Chúil Árd (C.) (roll number 12588)
- Location:
- Coolard, Co. Kerry
- Teacher: Máire Ní Liaghain
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- (continued from previous page)How many sticks go to make a magpie's nest?
No one, because a magpie carries them.
- If the blackberries are very plentiful it is the sign of a bad winter.
If the smoke is going up straight from the chimney it is the sign of rain.
If the cat is sitting with his back to the fire it is the sign of rain.
If sheep and goats are high on the hills it is the sign of fine weather.
If the sun goes into a(continues on next page)
