School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

Location:
Newtown (Shea), Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
(name not given)
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 02_033

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858B, Page 02_033

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  1. There are many wild birds found in this district, namely the blackbird, the wren, the robin, the crow, the sparrow, the lark, and pigeon.
    Each of those birds build its nest in different places, the blackbird builds its nest in some low bush or on some banks.
    The thrush builds
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Ailís Ní Glionnán
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Goodwinsgarden, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    James Glendon
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    53
    Address
    Goodwinsgarden, Co. Kilkenny