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

Location:
Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Liam Seóighe
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  4. XML “The Soft Wind Rustled in the Branches”

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  1. (a) and a solitary dog howled.
    (b) A dry twig cracked under my feet. The rabbit raised its head and looked in my direction. I had no time to lose. I raised the gun to my shoulder and I fired both barrels. When the smoke disappeared away there was my fine rabbit scurrying into its burrow.
    (c) The waves dashed noisily upon the shingle and broke against the harbour wall.
    (d) The seagull rose and fell rapidly as if on hidden wings. When evening fell it brought a lull in the storm, and we were at last able to leave the house to which we had been assigned.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Seán Ó Luideánn
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Doire an Daimh Dheirg, Co. Mayo