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School: Swanzy Memorial N. S. (roll number 10428)

Location:
Bun an Phobail, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
Eilis F. Ní Stiobháird
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    three weeks and the larger birds sits a little longer.
    The boys that rob birds nests are told that they will never get to Heaven.
    When a swallow flies low, good weather is approaching.
    If wild Geese or Cormals flies inland the weather is said to break.
    It is said that when our Saviour was hanging on the Cross there was a Robin at the foot of the Cross during the time the spear was pierced through Our Saviour's heart. It is said that a spark of blood fell on the Robin's breast therefore it has a red breast till this day.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. seanchas ainmhithe (~1,185)
        1. seanchas na n-éan (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    David Mc Feeters
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    An Caisleán Nua, Co. Dhún na nGall