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School: Clochar Nuala, Dún na nGall (roll number 9389)

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Dún na nGall, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
An tSr. Eanda le Muire
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    The eggs, which it lays are of a white and blue colour.
    The swallow builds a nest of clay and sticks stuck closely together, in eaves of houses or in holes in walls. The wren builds its nest in a small bush or hedge. It is the only bird which roofs its nest, it (the nest) being covered completely, except for a little hole through which, the wren goes in and out. Although one of the smallest of birds the wren is the king of the birds. It is called the devil's bird and is hunted on St. Stephen's Day, the 26th of December.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. seanchas ainmhithe (~1,185)
        1. seanchas na n-éan (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary J. Gallagher
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Droim Bairr, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Mr A. Timoney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Droim Bairr, Co. Dhún na nGall