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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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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0271B, Page 11_009

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    The most common birds in the district are the crow, blackbird, and the robin. The crow is a bird about the size of a duck. It is black in colour and very wild. Its chief food is oats, potatoes, and eggs if they can be got. The crows build their nests on tree tops. Their nests are very clumsy and are built of sticks, twigs, wool and moss. If the crows fly high it is a sign
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Dan
    Other names
    Dan (local name)
    Daniel Corbett
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Coolatober, Co. Roscommon