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School: Díseart, Droichead Átha (roll number 1434)

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An Díseart, Co. Lú
Teacher:
M. Ní Ailpín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0672, Page 199

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    When we see the wildgeese flying around it is a sign of usettled weather.
    When wild ducks fly low it is the sign of rain.
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  2. Bird-Lore

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    When we see the wagtail wagging her tail, is denotes rain.
    When we hear snipe in the bog, roaring it is a sign of storm.
    When the robin goes into the house it is a sign of hard weather.
    When the wagtail comes near the door it is a sign of rain.
    When you hear the blackbird people say you will have a good forenoon.
    When the sparrow chirps it is a sign of dry weather.
    When a lot of rooks fly together it denotes rain.
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    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. seanchas ainmhithe (~1,185)
        1. seanchas na n-éan (~2,478)
    Language
    English
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    Maisie O' Brien
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