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School: Derryvoney

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Derryvony, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mary Ní Néill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0970, Page 068

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0970, Page 068

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  2. Local Weather Signs

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    1. The sign of rain when the hens are picking themselves.
    2. The sign of warm weather when the swallows are high in the sky.
    3. If the foxes bark much in October they are calling up a great fall of snow.
    4. When the floor is dusty it is the sign of good weather.
    5. When leaves are flying about the road
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