School: Cnoc na gCóirne
- Location:
- Knocknagornagh, Co. Limerick
- Teacher: Seán Ó Coinnigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0484, Page 230
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- 1. When the seagulls fly inland rain will follow.
2. When the crow flies sideways to the ground is another sign of rain.
3. When the crows are flying very low we may expect thunder.
- It is believed in the district that if boys rob birds' nests they will get sore hands.
- Informant
- Bridget Liston
- Gender
- Female
