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School: Dún Amhlaidh (roll number 14614)

Location:
Dunowla, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh

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Stories of the Holy Family

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0167, Page 0535

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Stories of the Holy Family

When Jesus was nailed on the cross, a robin came and picked the thorns out of His forehead. When she was picking the thorns out, the blood fell on her breast and that is why the robin has a red breast.
The ass has a black cross on his back because he carried Jesus to Jerusalem.

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Collector
Ada Nic Uait
Gender
female
Address
Doonbeakin, Co. Sligo
Informant
Seumus Mac Uait
Relation
parent
Gender
male
Age
61
Address
Doonbeakin, Co. Sligo
Language
English