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School: Bearna na Gaoithe (B.) Thomastown (roll number 5697)

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Windgap, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Seán Ó Haonghusa
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0852, Page 185

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    this, the robin has a red patch in front. There is another bird by the name of the Wren. The Wren is a very small bird. It builds a very cosy little nest, and lays twelve small eggs.Se builds it in old trees. The Wren is the nicest of all birds. There another bird by the name of the Magpie. The Magpie is a very beurtiful bird, coloured black and white. The Magpie builds her nest in heh highest trees. There is a bird that comes to us for the Winter, namely the Wood-cock.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Norris
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Seskin, Co. Kilkenny