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School: Ballymakenny, Drogheda (roll number 831)

Location:
Ballymakenny, Co. Louth
Teacher:
M. Ní Chearbhaill
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  1. Weather-Lore - Old Sayings in Connection with Weather (continued)

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    rain.
    When the hills above the town of Drogheda are plainly seen there will be rain.
    When you can see the "big bridge" over the Boyne clearly rain is coming.
    If the hens pick their feathers rain is coming
    When the swallows fly low rain is coming.
    When the bells of the churches in Drogheda can be heard in Ballymakenny rain is coming
    If the fire burns with a blue flame a storm is brewing.
    When the cat sits with its back to the fire it is a sign of
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