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School: Grian Airbh (Graine), Urlingford (roll number 6017)

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Graine, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhubhshláine
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0867, Page 295

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    eggs for three weeks.
    The lark builds her nest on the ground. Her nest is made of grass and moss and it is lined with hay. The eggs are grey with black spots. She hatches the eggs for two weeks.
    Boys are told that if they rob birds nest they will get a bonnor that is a lump on their feet.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Language
    English
    Informant
    Mr M. Kealy
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Kilcoolyabbey, Co. Tipperary