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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
An Lios Leacach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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  1. Beliefs and Sayings About the Cuckoo

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    The cuckoo come to our land at the end of Spring. The cuckoo is a lasy bird. She does not build any nest but she lays her eggs in other birds' nests. She is of a greyish colour.
    There are many superstitions about the cuckoo. If she comes early it is a bad sign and people say
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ceathrú Cheannada, Co. Mhaigh Eo