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School: Clongeen (roll number 4652)

Location:
Clongeen, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Brian Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0882, Page 281

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  1. Bird-Lore (continued)

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    Here is the rhyme we use
    The wren, the wren, the King of all birds
    St Stephen's Day she if caught in the furze,
    Although she is little her honour is great,
    Stand up land lady and give us a treat.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Bird-Lore

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    Magpies are believed to be able to foretell future, it depends on how many are seen.
    "One for bad luck
    Two for good luck
    Three for a wedding
    Four for a burying
    Five for a christening
    One for sorrow
    Two for joy
    Three for a woman
    Four for a boy
    Five for a silver
    Six for gold
    Seven for a secret
    That should never be told
    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
    P. Treacy
    Address
    Leegane, Co. Wexford