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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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    cuckoo they perform tasks, which they believe will ensure their luck for the year.
    When people hear the cuckoo for the first time they take the money out of their pockets and spit on it, then they believe they will have luck for the year.
    People about to get married are very interested in the cuckoo. When they hear (the) her for the first time they look in the direction the cuckoo is, and they believe that in that direction the future partner is living. Then if they look at their heels they will see
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo