School: Taney, Dundrum
- Location:
- Dundrum, Co. Dublin
- Teacher: E. Costello
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0797, Page 115
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- (continued from previous page)When the leaves on the trees blow inside out there will be rain.
There will be rain when the waterfall is very loud.
When the dog runs into the house with its tail between its legs it is the sign of storm.
The south-west wind is the wind that brings most rain to us.
When the seagulls and curlew fly inland it is the sign of a storm.
When they return to the sea it is a good sign.
If the smoke goes straight up it is good but if it goes to the north-east it is a bad sign.
A low fog is a sign for heat.
When the dust blows about the roads we need rain.
A mist on the mountains is meant for heat.
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