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School: Liathdruim (roll number 369)

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Leitrim, Co. Monaghan
Teacher:
E. Ó Maitiú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0951, Page 222

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  2. Stories Connected with Birds

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    How the robin got its red breast
    When Our Lord was dying on the cross a robin came and lit beside Him on the cross. The robin started to pick the thorns out of His head. In doing so this blood got on the robin's breast and remained there ever since
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