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School: Ringville, Slieverue (roll number 6621)

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Ringville, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Síle de Paor
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    Bearing his cross while Christ passed forth forlorn,
    His Godlike forehead by the mock-crown torn.
    A little bird took from that crown one thorn,
    To soothe the dear Redeemer's throbbing head.
    That bird did what she could: His blood 'tis said
    Down drooping, dyed her tender bosom red.
    Since then no wanton boy disturbs her nest;
    Weasel nor wild cat will her young molest;
    All sacred deem the bird of ruddy breast

    Michael Murphy
    Ballinlaw,
    Slieverne
    got it from his mother who got it from her mother ( 80 yrs ) dead.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. narratives (~478)
        1. religious tales (~1,085)
      2. poetry
        1. folk poetry (~9,504)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballinlaw, Co. Kilkenny