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School: Machaire

Location:
Magherintemple, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Mary Ó Reilly
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1023, Page 119

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1023, Page 119

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    who rob birds nests are told that they will never grow any (more) bigger
    Some people judge the weather by the actions of some of the birds. if the sea gulls are to be seen on the land it is a sign of storm If the crows soar very high it is a sign of storm If the little birds are seen coming near the door of the farm house it is a sign of snow
    The wren is called the king of the birds because when all the other birds gathered together to see which of them could fly the highest the little wren under the eagle's huge wing and when the eagle had flown (as) the highest of all the birds the little wren
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      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary O' Reilly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Longfield, Co. Cavan