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School: Droim Caorthainn

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Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Proinnsias Ó Ceallaigh
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  1. Lore in Connection with Birds

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    It is a sign that bad weather is approaching if the sparrow is seen hopping about near the door-step.
    If the cock crows at an unusual hour of the night it is believed that someone in the house will meet with misfortune.
    The old people think that it is very unlucky to keep a white cock on the farm.
    It is considered very unlucky to hear a hen crowing and it is believed that such a hen should be killed immediately.
    In this district it is believed tat if a single magpie hops on the road before you when going on a journey you will have no luck that day.
    In this district there is a
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