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School: Ballycastle Boys' (roll number 14290)

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Ballycastle, Co. Mayo
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    When Our Lord was crucified it is said that a robin came and rested on His wound. When the robin flew away there was blood on his breast and that is why the robin has a red breast.
    It is said that a donkey is a very lucky animal because he carried Our Lord.
    It is also said that a mule is an unlucky animal because he refused to carry Our Lord.
    There are two marks on the haddocks back like finger prints. It is said that it is the mark of Our Lord's two fingers because he caught a hold of it in his hand.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. narratives (~478)
        1. religious tales (~1,085)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballycastle, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Donnell
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    60
    Address
    Ballycastle, Co. Mayo