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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

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Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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    the nest. The Corncrake chases the cuckoo. These are the birds connected with the weather. The swallow. It is said that when the swallow is flying low it is the sign of rain, and when the swallow is flying high it is the sign of good weather.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Helen Folliard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mr P. Folliard
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    64
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo