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School: Dunamaggin, Thomastown (roll number 6890)

Location:
Dunnamaggan, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Pól Mac Lochlainn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0853, Page 055

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  2. How the Robin Got his Red Breast

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    At the crucifixion the robin picked a thorn out of our Saviour's forehead, and a drop of blood fell on his breast. So ever since he has a red breast.
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. narratives (~478)
        1. religious tales (~1,085)
    2. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Egan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baurscoob, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr Edward Egan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Baurscoob, Co. Kilkenny