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School: Athboy (C.)

Location:
Athboy, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Bríghid, Bean Uí Mhacháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0697, Page 059

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    builds no nest at all but lays its eggs in another bird's nest. The wren builds in a low bush. The lark makes her nest in the grass or in a low wall. The corncrake makes her nest in a meadow. The thrush builds on a bank or in shady trees.
    The weather is going to be wet if swallows fly low.
    When the curlews are crying we are also going to have bad weather. It is said the reason the robin has a red breast is because when our Lord was dying the robin passed
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggie Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Athboy, Co. Meath
    Informant
    Miss Ryan
    Relation
    Relative (other than parent or grandparent)
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Athboy, Co. Meath