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School: Brideswell (roll number 15413)

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Brideswell, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0268, Page 232

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  1. How the Robin Got Her Red Breast

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    On Good Friday when our Lord was crucified the little robin was at the foot of the cross looking up at our Lord's wounds. Suddenly a little drop of blood dropped down on the robin's breast. Ever since that the robin has a read breast.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. narratives (~478)
        1. religious tales (~1,085)
          1. the Holy Family (~429)
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