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School: Drom Mór (C.), Malla (roll number 13780)

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Dromore, Co. Cork
Teacher:
M. Uí Uallaighe
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  1. Composition - Bird-Lore

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    Each different bird builds its nest in a different place The lark builds its nest on the ground and its eggs are a dark brown. When the lark wants to come out of its nest it runs along the the ground for about four or five yards before it rises into the air. The Robin red breast builds its nest in a ditch and lays six eggs. The black bird and the thrush both build their nests in a bush and their eggs are blue spotted with brown. The black bird lays about
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    Language
    English
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    Ellen Dineen
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    Female