School: Grian Airbh (Graine), Urlingford (roll number 6017)
- Location:
- Graine, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Bean Uí Dhubhshláine
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0867, Page 288
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- The weather is judged by the behaviour of certain birds.If the cuckoo comes before the leaves are on the trees it is the sign of a bad harvest."When the cuckoo sings
On a bare thorn.
Sell your cow.
And buy corn."When the wild geese come early
to this district, It is the sign of a bad winter.When swallows fly low it is the sign of rainWhen the Curlew gives two cries or more in succession at night(continues on next page)
