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School: Ráth Cúla, Domhnach Mór (roll number 2807)

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Rathcoola West, Co. Cork
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M. Ní Shúilleabháin
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    curlew screaming that is a sign of rain, If you see the swallows flying low that is a sign of rain, If you see them flying high that is a sign of fine weather. There are old tratitions explaining the peculiarities of certain birds. The red breast of the robin. The coloured bill of the black-bird or the pursuits of the cuckoo by certain small birds.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr J. O' Hanlon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    57
    Address
    Ahadallane, Co. Cork