School: Carnaross, Kells (roll number 3852)

Location:
Carnaross, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Mícheál Ó Ceallaigh
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    singing at night there is going to be rain.
    When the distant hills appear to be near us we are going to have rain.
    When the ducks are quacking loudly it is going to rain.
    When the flies disturb us it is a sign of rain.
    When the sky is black with clouds we are going to have rain.
    When the air is dead and heavy that is a sure sign of a thunder storm.
    When the sky is covered with clouds and a very cold sharp wind blowing we are going to have a snowstorm.
    When the sky is covered with
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