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School: Ballinacree (B.) (roll number 13965)

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Ballynacree, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Pádraic Ó Connachtáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0717, Page 191

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  1. Weather-Lore (continued)

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    The Robin
    When the robin is to be seen at the but of the tree it is a sign of bad weather.
    The Water Fall
    When you can hear the water fall it is the sign of frost
    The Gate
    When the gate squeels it is the sign of good weather.
    The Blackbird
    When the black bird sings after a shower it is the sign of another shower.
    The Fog
    When there is a fog on the bog it is the sign of good weather.
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