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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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  1. Beliefs and Sayings About the Cuckoo (continued)

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    April,
    He sings his song in May.
    He changes his tune in the middle of June and then he flies away.
    There are many superstitions about the cuckoo. People say that when you hear the cuckoo for the first time they look to heel and take the gray ribs that are on it and keep them in a safe place so as to provide luck for the year.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Teresa Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo