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School: Cillín Liath, Drom Dhá Liag (roll number 13412)

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Killeenleagh, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Conchobhar de Paor
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    while it takes some others three weeks to hatch. It is said that the bird cursed anyone who robs its nest.
    When the seagulls come inland it is a sign of rain. When the crows fly low it is a sure sign of rain
    Everybody knows the old story of how the robin got its red breast. It is said that when Our Lord was dying on the cross one drop of His Precious Blood fell on the robin and ever since that robins have red breasts.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Kingston
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Annie Kingston
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Gortdromagh, Co. Cork