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School: St Peter's, Phibsboro

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Phibsborough, Co. Dublin
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Ss. Breathnach
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  1. The Hedge Sparrow

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    The hedge sparrow is known among the old people of the Parish of Donaghmoyne, Co. Monaghan as -

    "The Garawan Sharkey"

    'Garavan' is probably a variant of Gealban Sharkey - SEARCAIGH ?

    I am unable to trace any meaning for Searcaigh - it may have something to do with 'Searc' - Does the hedge sparrow display any notable peculiarities during the mating season?

    J. Walsh
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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