School: Currach Púir (Curraghpoor), Dún na Sgíath (roll number 14008)

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of rain. When the swallows fly low it is the sign that rain is near. When the crows fly very high up in the air and curvet up and down it is the sign of a coming wind storm. When the Milky Way shows very clear at night it is the sign of frost. If a frog comes into the house it is the sign of wet weather also.
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When the sea-gulls come inland, it is the sign of bad weather.
When the hens gather in a cluster and pick themselves, it is the sign of bad weather.
When the cock crows going to bed, it is the sign of bad weather.

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