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School: Kilmyshal (roll number 14777)

Location:
Kilmyshall, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
E. Mac Niocláis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0891, Page 190

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    We have birds around this place that stay with us the whole year around. The Cuckoo comes to see us in April. She stays with us until July and then flies away. If you rob a swallows nest your cows will milk blood. If you rob a quest's nest they will pull the plants
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Stasia Mc Evoy
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Patrick Kearns
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    58
    Address
    Mullaunnasmear, Co. Wexford