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School: Lisnafunchin, Castlecomer (roll number 16230)

Location:
Lisnafunshin, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Ml. Ó Riagáin
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  1. Bird-Lore

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    Seagull:- When the seagul flies high inland there is a storm by the coast.
    Starling When the starlings gather on the ground it is a sign of wet weather.
    Magpie:- One for good luck two for the same. Three for a wedding and four for a wake. Five for silver six for gold seven for a secret that will never be told.
    Cuckoo:- The cuckoo comes in April, sings her song in May. In the middle of June she whistles a tune and then she flies away.
    Blackbird:- When the blackbird is around the yard it is a sign of frost.
    Robin:- It is said that when Our Lord was dying a robin came to the cross and a drop of blood fell on her breast and ever since all robins have red breasts.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Richard Healy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Maudlin, Co. Kilkenny