School: Drumconrath (B.) (roll number 16143)

Location:
Drumcondra, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Patrick Cassidy
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  1. A rainbow in the morning is the sailors warning and a rainbow in the night is the sailors delight.
    When there is a ring around the sun it is a sign of bad weather.
    When the swallows fly high in the air it is a sign of good weather and when the swallows fly low it is a sign of rain.
    When a dog eats grass it is a sign of bad weather.
    When the sun goes down red it is a sign of good weather.
    When the cat sits with it's back to the fire it is a sign of storm.
    When a frog jumps across the road it is a sign of rain.
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