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‘The curse of the crows’ was one of Ireland’s most virulent curses

Birds are starting to nest, so it’s timely to examine Irish folk traditions associated with the rook, writes Shane Lehane.

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‘The curse of the crows’ was one of Ireland’s most virulent curses
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