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School: St Bridget's (roll number 13854)

Location:
Derrymore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire Uí hOistín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0138D, Page 18_021

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  1. Why the Robin's Breast is Red

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    The robin has a red breast because when the thorns was on Our Lord's head the robin came and went to pull out a thorn. It is stuck in her own breast and the blood began to flow and that is why the robin's breast is red.
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