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School: Thomastown Convent (roll number 16028)

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Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
An tSr M. Lelia
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0858, Page 137

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    and when they are seen flying low rain is expected. Seagulls fly inland when a storm prevails at sea.
    When Our Lord was dying on the cross it is said that the robin stained its breast with the Precious Blood and it has been red ever since.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Agnes Ryan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballydonnell, Co. Kilkenny
    Informant
    Mr Ryan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballydonnell, Co. Kilkenny