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School: Churchtown, Athy (roll number 7790)

Location:
Churchtown South, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
P. Ó Dubhlaoich
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0781, Page 034

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  1. Weather Signs from Birds

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    When the seagull comes inland there is going to be bad weather.
    When you hear the blackbird chirp there is going to be frost.
    When the swallows fly high there is going to be fine weather, and when they fly low there is going to be rain.
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  2. Stories of Birds

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    Our Saviour was very fond of the robin. After He had been crowned with thorns the robin went over to Him and pulled a thorn out of His head. A drop of blood fell on his breast, and that is how he got the red breast.
    One day the Blessed Virgin was crying, and the swallow was wiping
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brigid Walsh
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Castlereban North, Co. Kildare