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School: An Clochar, Dún an Ochta

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Eyrecourt, Co. Galway
Teacher:
An tSr. Kostka
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0056, Page 0047

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    Weather lore
    If the walls are damp it is for rain.
    When a spider creeps from its web it is a sign of fine weather.
    When the ducks quack loudly it is a sign of rain.
    When the frogs change their colour from yellow to a dark rust it is for rain.
    When the curlews fly over the bog it is the sign of fine weather.
    When the peacocks cry it is a sign of rain.
    When the crickets sing it is a sign of rain.
    Stars in the sky are the sign of frost.
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