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

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 06_028

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    is blue. People say that if the oats is not sown before the cuckoo they are late. People say that if you turn your money in your pocket when you hear the cuckoo the first time you will have money all the year.
    Whatever work you are engaged in when you hear the cuckoo for the first time each year you will do that kind for the year.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo