School: Creganbane (roll number 14079)

Location:
Cregganbaun, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Dáithí Mag Réill
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  1. If you see a blue light in the fire its a sign of rain.
    If the cat sits beside the fire there is rain on it.
    When you see the dust rising off the road, its a sign of a storm and rain.
    When the cat scrapes timber, there is a storm on its way.
    When you see soot falling from the chimney, its a sign of misty weather.
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