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School: Cill Laichtín, An Caisleán Nua

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Killaghteen, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Nioclás Breathnach
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    It is said that the robin was the only bird to come to try and take Our Lord off the cross. He was trying to pull out the nails and some of Our Lord's blood spilled on his breast and ever since the robin has a red breast. It is not right to harm the robin.
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Ruaidhrí Ó Gráda
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    78
    Address
    Templeglentan, Co. Limerick