More Scaraveens (‘scairbhín’)‘, Garbh Mí na gCuach’ (the Rough Month of the Cuckoo), the period between April 15 and May 15, Alexander Buchan, Scottish Meteorologist.

Courtesy Irish Examiner, Mixed Messages.

The Plants won’t be safe from Frost until the Scaraveens are Gone 15th April to 15th May, (Scairbhín)

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