School: Fíodhnach (B.), Ráthluirc (roll number 4469)

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Feenagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Seán Ó Scolaidhe
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    good weather.
    No. 7
    When the wind blows from the North it is the sign of hard dry weather, and when it blows from the east it is the sign of snow.
    No. 8
    When the Curlew's call is heard it is a sure sign of rain.
    No. 9
    When the frog comes into a house it is a sign of rain.
    No. 10
    When the cat is seen putting his paw behinds his ear the old people say we are going to get rain
    No. 11
    If a cat turns her back to the fire it is
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