School: Radharc na Sionainne (roll number 16477)
- Location:
- Clooncah, Co. Roscommon
- Teacher: Nóirín Ní Uiginn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0260, Page 177
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- (continued from previous page)washes her face it is a sign of rain.When the cricket sings loudly it is a sign of rain.
If the blind bat flies about at night it is a sign of rain.
If there is a ring round the moon it is a sign of rain.
When the dog eats grass it is a sign of rain.
When the wind blows from Cashel it is a sign of rain.
If the wild geese cross the house it is a sign of hardship.
When the lambs are playing it means rain.
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