School: Doire an Céise (C )

Location:
Dernakesh, Co. Cavan
Teacher:
Bean Mhic Uaid
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  1. When the crows and starlings fly together it is a sign of rain. To see blackbirds standing round the roots o the bushes is a sign that snow is coming.
    When Our Lord was crucified, the robin came and tried to take the nails out of His hands, a little drop of blood fell on the robin's breast.
    Some say that was how the robin got his red breast.
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    Una Connolly
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