School: Dunleer (C.) (roll number 1496)

Location:
Dunleer, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ní Chathasaigh
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  1. 1) When the double call of the curlew is heard.
    2) When a halo around the moon is seen.
    3) Stars shooting at night.
    4) When the colour of the frog turns black.
    5) When a dog is seen eating grass.
    6) When a cat sits with her back to the fire.
    7) A blue flame seen in the fire.
    8)When the sun sets pale at night it is the sign of rain next day.
    9) when there is a rainbow in the sky in the evening.
    10) When swallows are
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