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School: Eanach Mór (C.) (roll number 12427)

Location:
Annaghmore, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Caitlín, Bean Uí Mhiadhaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0187, Page 300

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    When our lord was suffering his agony in the garden the cuckoo began to sing. The other birds followed her in order to kill her for rejoicing during such a sorrowful time. They did not catch her. That is why she is followed by little birds.
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