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School: Foynes (B.) (roll number 2813)

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Faing, Co. Luimnigh
Teacher:
Liam Puirtéal
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    Bird Lore
    The way the robin got its red breast is - When Our Lord was killed on Good Friday by the Jews the robin tried to pull the that nailed Him to the cross. While the robin was trying to do soa gush of blood came out of the wound and went on its breast.
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