School: Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (roll number 11321)

Location:
Towlerton, Co. Laois
Teacher:
L. Ó Broin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0839, Page 082

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0839, Page 082

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  1. Many birds go to other lands when winter is coming near. The blackbird builds her nest in a hawthorn bush. She builds her nest with moss, grass and hair, and puts it together with clay.
    She lays a blue egg with brown spots on it. She lays five eggs. She sits on the eggs for about three
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen B. Wade
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garrendenny, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Pauline B. Graham
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Towlerton, Co. Laois