School: Sruthán an Aifrinn (roll number 13982)

Location:
Massbrook Lower, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bríd Ní Mhóráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0149, Page 339

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  1. There are many old sayings about birds. About the magpie. It is said that if you see one magpie it is the sign of sorrow two for joy three for a letter four for a preasent five for silver six for gold seven for a secret that never was told.
    It is said to be a sign of snow if a robin comes in to a house in winter. It is also a sign of snow when the thrush and black bird is seen flying near a house and their feathers ruffled.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Lily Mulhern
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Bofeenaun, Co. Mayo