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School: Soran, Longford (roll number 14683)

Location:
Soran, Co. Longford
Teacher:
Wilfred O'Callaghan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0759, Page 150

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    The corncrake is a very shy bird. She is never seen by anyone. When the corncrake is going to migrate she gathers a supply of haws and berries. When she is starting for her native land she puts them inside her feathers, so that she can swoop down on her way and eat her fill.
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Thomas Brady
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Soran, Co. Longford
    Informant
    John Hanigan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Soran, Co. Longford