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School: Lios Leacach (B. & C.) (roll number 12732 / 12733)

Location:
Lislackagh, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire E. Uí Einrí
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0123C, Page 06_027

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    The cuckoo to Ireland in the month of April and she stays untill June. The she goes to a warmer country. When she is in our country she her lays eggs in other birds nests. She is a lazy bird and the song she sings is "cuckoo cuckoo". She is not a very big bird. the colour of her
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Higgins
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo