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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 07_042

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    nests and when the birds are out the young cuckoo throws the other birds out of their nest.
    The cuckoo is a middling big bird. She is a bluish colour with black stripes on his breast.
    The old people say that if the cuckoo comes early it is the sign of bad weather. When a person hears the cuckoo for the first time she looks at the heel of her boot and if she gets three grey ribs on it they say, that she
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo