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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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    three grey ribs, and if they pick them and keep them they will have luck for the year.
    Farmers do not like to hear the cuckoo early, because it is an old saying "If the cuckoo comes early sell your cow and buy corn."
    There is also a little rhyme about the cuckoo:-
    "The cuckoo comes in April,
    She sings her song in May,
    In the middle of June she changes her tune,
    And then she flies away,"
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo