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School: Newtown, Kells (roll number 5053)

Location:
An Baile Nua (Shea), Co. Chill Chainnigh
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    of the black-bird's, but the black-bird's eggs are brighter in colour than the thrushe's.
    These two birds that are mentioned can bring out their eggs twelve to fourteen days
    Young boys are told that God will not be fond of them, if they are caught robbing bird's nests.
    If swallows fly low it is a sign of rain.
    It is said that the robin was trying to take the
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. seanchas ainmhithe (~1,185)
        1. seanchas na n-éan (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh
    Informant
    John Sweeney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    45
    Address
    Garraí an Ghoidínigh, Co. Chill Chainnigh