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School: Twomilehouse (roll number 2284)

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Twomilehouse, Co. Kildare
Teacher:
Tomás Bineidh
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    on the cross, the robin lit at the foot of it, and looked up at Him. Just as she looked up, one drop of blood dropped from our Lord's face unto the robin's breast and made it red. That is why every robin has a red breast.
    The Swallow
    The swallow builds its nest of hair and mud. It generally builds it in a cowshed. It the owners of the cows rob the nest, the cows will milk blood. When the Blessed Virgin was standing at the foot of the cross in all her sorrows, the swallow came
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    James Curran
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Johnstown or Dunshane, Co. Kildare
    Informant
    Mr Hannon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Johnstown or Dunshane, Co. Kildare