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School: Naomh Colmcille (roll number 16047)

Location:
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Aindrias Mac Aodhagáin
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    blood, and from that day until this every robin has a red breast. When the swallows are flying low it is said it is the sign of rain, and when they are flying high it is the sign of good weather.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kathleen Folliard
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs A. Folliard
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    31
    Address
    Coolnaha North, Co. Mayo