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School: Dundalk (Dundalk Road Convent) (roll number 5387)

Location:
Dundalk, Co. Louth
Teacher:
Sr. M. Oliver
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0662, Page 028

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  1. Weather-Lore - Signs for Storm

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  2. Weather-Lore - Signs for Rain

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    Signs for Rain
    1 The seagulls fly inland.
    2 When the mountains seem near.
    3 When a dog eats grass.
    4 When the dust and papers blow in a circle.
    5 The donkey braes.
    6 The smoke blows down the chimney.
    A blue or coloured blaze in the fire is supposed to be a sign
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