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School: Ballyhaise (2)

Location:
Béal Átha hÉis, Co. an Chabháin
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhaolagáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0973, Page 153

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    builds a nest of moss and grass mixed together and woven with spiders' webs. It is very deep and roofed in with a rounded dome, to keep out the wet. The entrance is small and placed high in the side of the nest, so that the wind won't blow upon the little ones. The nest is lined with feathers. She lays eight eggs.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. seanchas ainmhithe (~1,185)
        1. seanchas na n-éan (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Betty Seaman
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Crossreagh, Co. an Chabháin