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School: Carlingford (B.)

Location:
Carlingford, Co. Louth
Teacher:
C. Ó Blunaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0657, Page 013

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    18. When the cat sits with its back to the fire it is a sign of rain.
    19. We may expect rain when the midges are seen in clusters in the evening.
    20. If a star falls at night it is a sign of a storm.
    21. If the mountain looks near it is a sign of rain.
    22. The reflection of the Mourne Mountains in Carlinford Lough is a sign of rain.
    23. To hear a donkey braying is a sure sign of rain.
    24. When a mist hangs over the top of the mountain (Slieve Foy) it is a sign of rain.
    25. When the mountain looks black it is a sign of rain.
    26. When we hear the curlews calling it is a sign of a storm.
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