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School: Gráig (2) (roll number 3402)

Location:
Graigueadrisly, Co. Laois
Teacher:
M. Ní Laighean
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0829, Page 161

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    rain. When crows fly high it is a sign of wind. When plovers fly together it is a sign of cold weather. When the robin sings high on the tree in the morning it is a sign of a fine day/
    The cuckoo comes in April. she builds no nest of her own but lays her eggs in another bird's nest. She is said to be the laziest bird in the world.
    When our Lord was being crucified a robin was flying round the cross and a drop of blood fell on her it is said that is how she got her red breast. Ever since she is called The Robin Red Breast.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Nora Phelan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kyle, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Michael Phelan
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kyle, Co. Laois