School: Cobh Labhráis (C.) (roll number 7453)

Location:
Rerrin, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0277, Page 190

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  1. There are several wild birds to be found in my district in Summer but as the cold weather of Winter approaches they migrate to warmer countries. The Robin Redbreast is the only bird which remains with us during the Winter.
    A tradition tells us how the robin has a red breast. It is said that he tried to free our Lords Sacred hands and feet from the cross and in the attempt his breast was stained with blood. The swallows are well-known Summer friends through they do not rank high as songsters. In the still evening you would hear their shrill call as they swoop to and from the eaves of the houses where their nests are.
    The swallows when flying low are said to be a sign of bad weather also if the sea-gulls fly inland. A loud strange noise is heard all through the Summer
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    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
        1. bird-lore (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Julia Harrington
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr John J. Harrington
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    c. 50
    Address
    Greenane, Co. Cork