School: Cor na Gaoithe (roll number 7495)
- Location:
- Cornageeha, Co. Leitrim
- Teacher: Bean Uí Fhloinn
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- Birds
Many birds frequent this district.
Here are some of them-
The Robin.
The Blackbird.
" Lark.
" Wren.
" Crow.
" Magpie.
" Thrush.
" Cuckoo.
" Crane.
" Pigeon.
" Swallow.
The Swallow was one of the birds to (?) over Mount Calvary. When she saw Our Lord being Crucified, she screamed (?)
"Give Him a drink" "Give Hime a drink" and since that the Swallow is blessed, and wherever she goes there is a welcome for her.
Another bird I will describle is the Crane. When you see the Crane going to the lake it, is the sign of bad weather, and when you see her going to the Mountain it is the sign of good weather.(continues on next page)
