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School: Cappamore (B.) (roll number 7480)

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Cappamore, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
James McCarthy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0520, Page 200

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  1. Bird-Lore

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    It is a sure sign of rain to see the swallows flying low, and almost touching the ground.
    James Sweeney, (14yrs)
    Dromsally
    Cappamore
    Co. Limerick
    24.3.1938
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    The farmers who are often anxious about the weather in the summer, judge by the birds. If the birds fly high it is the sign of good weather, and if they fly low, it is a sign of bad weather.
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    Topics
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      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Blackwell
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    11
    Address
    Cappamore, Co. Limerick