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School: Carniara (roll number 15343)

Location:
Carnyara, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Pádhraic Ó Gríobhtha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0172, Page 194

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    and if there is a rib of grey hair on it you will live until your hair turns grey with age.
    If it happens that a crop of oats is not set until the cuckoo calls it is said that such a crop will not ripen properly. It is called "the cuckoo's crop."
    If a person is going on a journey and if a mag-pie stops on the road before him he is supposed to have bad luck that day.
    If you hear a mag' calling, in the morning, you may be expecting to get a letter that day.
    When sea-gulls fly inland it is said that there (is) will be storm at sea.
    The first time of the year the cuckoo calls if her voice is hoarse, bad weather may be expected during the summer, and if her voice is sweet and clear, good
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Attracta Keane
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tobertelly, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Andrew
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Toberscardan, Co. Sligo