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School: Béal Átha Feorainne (B.) (roll number 1866)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
M.S. Ó Ceallaigh
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  1. Composition - Wild Birds

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    There are many kinds of birds. The crow is a big bird. He builds his nest on the top of high trees. The crows begin to build their nests on the first day of March, but if it falls on a Sunday he will not work. It is a sign of bad weather if you see crow lying on the walls.
    The plover makes his nest in the bog. When the green plover and grey plover leave the bog in Winter and come upon
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bernard Mulligan
    Other names
    Bernard Mulligan
    Bernie (local name)
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Dysart, Co. Roscommon