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School: Turin (roll number 7827)

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Tevrin, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
Bríd Mhistéal
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  1. The King of the Birds

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    Years ago on a fine summer's morning the birds were arguing about which of them should be given the title "King of the Birds".
    At last, they agreed they would all fly on a fine day up high in the air. Whichever bird would fly the highest would earn this noble title for himself, and his family forever.
    Now the wren was a very small bird, having very weak wings compared with those of the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Folktales index
    AT0221: The Election of Bird‑king
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Angela Crowley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloghan, Co. Westmeath