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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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  1. Beliefs and Sayings About the Cuckoo (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    There is a little rhyme connected with the cuchoo
    The cuckoo comes in April,
    And sings her song in May.
    In the middle of June she whistles her tune
    And in July she flies away.
    When people hear the cuckoo for the first time they look at the heel of their boots and if they find three hairs there they take them off very safely then they think they will have luck for the year.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Delia Moore
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Carrowcanada, Co. Mayo