School: Kilmessan (B.) (roll number 4210)
- Location:
- Kilmessan, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Brian S. Pléimeann
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- (continued from previous page)are of a dark brown. These birds are much prized. Some people trap them and keep them in cages. They get seed to eat. When they get accustomed to the cage they begin to sing. After some time they become very tame.Written by Patrick Gorman,
Marshalstown,
Kilmessan,
Co. MeathTold by Christopher Gorman
Same address______________________________________
- There are many birds in this district. The starling is black and white in colour and is about the same size as the blackbird. In the evening the starlings gather in big flocks and spend the night in a big wood. When the first sign of daylight comes the starling sets out to seek more food. The robin is a small bird and is a pet with most people. In the Winter the robin often comes into the house for food.(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Noel O' Brien
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Kilmessan, Co. Meath
- Informant
- Patrick Boyle
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Kilmessan, Co. Meath
