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School: Kilnaleck (B.)

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Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
P. Ó Máirtín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0994, Page 101

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  1. A Cuckoo Storm

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    When the Cuckoo comes about the end of April or the beginning of May it is said that a small stream of hail and snow sometimes comes with her. This is called a "Cuckoo Storm" and is never looked upon as much importance.
    "Frost and rain and frost again" says the blacksmith
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sean Mc Gee
    Gender
    Male
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    Kilnaleck, Co. Cavan