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 09_058

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  1. The cuckoo is a bird which visits Ireland at the end of Spring and stays with us during the Summer months.
    She never makes a nest of her own but lays her eggs in other birds' nests. When we are returning from school we hear her calling aloud her usual song - Cuckoo! Cuckoo".
    When people hear the
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Higgins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Lisbrogan, Co. Mayo