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School: Áth Dara (C.)

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Adare, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Máire Boardman
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    19. A fair february makes a sad
    summer.
    20. A fine march means a good
    harvest.
    21. A swarm of bees in may is worth
    a load of hay.
    22. When crows are whirling it is a
    sign of rain.
    23. When the crows fly home in
    flocks it is a sign of fine
    weather.
    24. When crickets sing in the hob it
    is a sign of rain. (Crickets in a
    house are unlucky).
    25. When the swallows are flying
    low it is a sign of rain.
    26. When the swallows are flying
    high it is a sign of fine weather.
    27. If one seagull is seen coming
    inland it is a sign of rain.
    28. When the curlew sings a double
    note peep-peep it is the sign of
    rain.
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