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School: Currans (C.) (roll number 4460)

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Currans, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Nóra, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0445, Page 131

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  1. Birds (continued)

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    and swallow migrate for the Winter. The Pheasant, woodcock and grouse migrate for Summer.
    If the cuckoo is heard too early it is a bad sign of the year. When you hear the cuckoo for the first time in the year you will go on a journey, in the direction in which you are facing when you hear the call. If you are facing a church-yard it is said you will be dead the next year.
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  2. Currans Fair

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    The local fair is held in Currens on the 6th May. It was held once a year as far back as can be remembered. Before
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