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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138D, Page 05_053

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    The Eagle and the Wren
    When the Eagle was flying up to be king of the birds the Eagle said I am king of the birds. 'You are not' said the wren, 'I am the king of the birds. The Eagle being angry flew up and crushed the wren between himself and the sky and every since the wren is small.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán M. Ó hOistín
    Gender
    Male