School: Carnaross, Kells (roll number 3852)

Location:
Carnaross, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Ceallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0705, Page 010

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  1. When the sheep are seen grazing together in the fields in the early morning that is a sign of a wet day.
    When there is a ring around the moon there is storm at hand and the further the ring the nearer the storm.
    When the soot falls down the chimney there is going to be rain.
    When the cat sits with her back to the fire there is going to be a storm.
    When the swallows fly low over the grass that is a sure sign of rain.
    When the cricket can be heard
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