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School: Moys (roll number 10837)

Location:
Moy Otra, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
P. Dawson
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0935, Page 170

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0935, Page 170

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  1. Local Sayings about Birds

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    Three magpies is the sign of a wedding. Six magpies is the of a death. If you see a robin in an out house it is the sign of storm. When you see swallow's flying about it is a sign that summer is coming. If a thrush flies against the window it is the sign of a death. If you hear crows squalling on a tree it is the sign of wind. A crowing hen and a whistling woman come to a bad end.
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