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School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)

Location:
Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Healy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0723, Page 160

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    storm. When the wild geese come early from the north it is a sign of bad weather. When one magpies is going about it is a sign of cold weather. When the two magpies are together it is a sign of good weather, and it is suitable for the fisherman.
    There is a story connecting with the life of Our Saviour with the robin. I often heard that when Our Saviour was hanging on the cross a robin came to Him and took a thorn out of his head. Ever since then it is said that the robin has a red breast.
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