School: Árd an Teampoill (roll number 12568)
- Location:
- Mount Temple, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Bríd Ní Mhoicheadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0156, Page 318
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- Some of the birds build in the eaves of the houses others in holes of walls others in old pots or fences, others in chimneys of the houses. If boys rob birds nests it is said the little birds cursed them. The weather may be judged by many of the birds. When Our Lord was being crucified the robin was there at the cross and the blood that came from Our Lord's side when the soldiers beat him the robin got the blood on his breast.
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