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School: Doire / Derrew (roll number 14624)

Location:
Derrew, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Caitlín Bean Uí Maolalaidh
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  1. An Old Rhyme

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    This is an old rhyme about the cuckoo!
    "In April comes she does"
    in May she sings all day
    In June she changes her tune
    In July she feels quite shy
    In August goes she must"
    "A shower of hail in May is worth a gole of hay.
    A shower of hail in June is worth a silver spoon. A shower of hail in July is not worth a butterfly.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bríghid Ní Neachtáin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Furnace, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Brigid Naughton
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Furnace, Co. Mayo