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School: Balrath (roll number 9770)

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Balrath, Co. na hIarmhí
Teacher:
Bean Uí Oirghiall
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0738, Page 077

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0738, Page 077

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  1. Proverbs or Sayings of District (continued)

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    (continued from previous page)
    and put the lid on it. On his way he met a few thirsty men and they wanted a drink. They took the can and drank and Jimmy said, "I was afraid you would drink my kitten". When the men heard that they nearly died as they did not know the cat was at the bottom of the can.
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  2. Bird-Lore

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    We divide the wild birds of Ireland in to four classes. First those that stay with us all the year round such as the robin, Wren, black bird, Crow, Magpie, hawk, lark, gold finch, sparrow, Yellow hammer thrush.
    Second those that migrate the cuckoo, Corn crake, Swallow.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. seanchas ainmhithe (~1,185)
        1. seanchas na n-éan (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Millie Smyth
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Balrath, Co. na hIarmhí