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School: Soran, Longford (roll number 14683)

Location:
Soran, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Wilfred O'Callaghan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0759, Page 146

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    In my district there are many stories connected with the wild birds.
    It is said that when a swift flies clapping his wings against the window it is a sign of snow.
    When a raven flies thrice around the house and squeals it is a sign that somebody in the house will die soon.
    I a man is going to the bog and meets a grouse it is a sign that he will have bad luck in the bog that day.
    Some people say when a cat catches an owl
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Albert Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Soran, Co. Longford
    Informant
    Mrs Rourke
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    71
    Address
    Soran, Co. Longford