School: Garryross
- Location:
- Garryross, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Bean Uí Eochagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0995, Page 374
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Swan, snipe, Wild goose, etc or marshy places near lakes. Feed on foshes, lays different numbers of eggs from 5 to 10.
The Owl builds in an old ruin.
The hawk in a secluded place, but near a dwelling house.
All flying birds hatch for three weeks.
Those of duck species for 4 weeks.
Certain birds are weather prophets. The Crow and Swallow fly low if rain is approaching.
The Seagulls come to land if storm is near.
Wild geese flying from lake to lake is another sign of storm.
The Crane coming near a house portends storm.
The Robin is supposed to have got its name from plucking a thorn out of Our Lord's Crown. A drop of blood fell on the bird's breast. Ever since robins have red breasts.
The wren is known in this district as king of the birds.
The story goes to say that the birds all held a meeting to see which of them all could fly the highest. They all competed except the Eagle and Wren who were the last. The Eagle's turn came and the little Wren hid under his wing and stayed there while the Eagle(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Eileen Ní h-Ailpin
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Fennor Lower, Co. Meath
