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School: Doirín Dáimh Dheirg / Dereendafderg (roll number 13469)

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Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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  2. Autobiography of a Lump of Coal

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    Millions of years ago I grew on a tree in a dense forest beside a lake. Then I fell off the tree and thousands of companions fell on top of me and this happened yearly. At last I was bruised and crushed with the weight that was on me.
    The climate was very hot until at last the lake dried up and we were left without any moisture. By this time thousands and millions of leaves had fallen on me. Then I was squeezed but
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlín Ní Dubhthaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo