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School: Corr Odhar (roll number 14701)

Location:
Corrower, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aibhistín Ó Coinnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0126, Page 509

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0126, Page 509

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  1. Wild Birds of this District (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    Goldfinches, Owls, and Swans are mostly very scarce.
    The Currower rookery is at the house of Mr. Mc Gloin, and there is another at the house of Margaret Mullen in Breaffy - a village adjoining Currower.
    There is very little shooting done in this district, because the woods are scarce as are also the birds.
    The people of this district have several beliefs regarding birds. It is believed for instance that if Wild Geese fly high or towards the (South) North there will be fine weather, but if they fly low or towards the South there will be bad weather.
    When the Curlews are calling there will be rain.
    When a number of rooks gather in a field it is a sign of rain.
    Here is a ryme people have about Magpies: One for Sorrow, two for joy,
    Three for marriage, four for a boy,
    (continues on next page)
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Rita Cunney
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Cunney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Corrower, Co. Mayo