School: Doirín Árd, Béal Átha an Dá Chab (roll number 15969)

Location:
Cappagh More, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Dubhgáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0289, Page 078

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    of Our Lord's Precious Blood fell on its breast and it is called robin red breast ever since. When the robin or wagtail would come to the door it would be the sign of a letter
    When the swallow and cuckoo would come it would be the sign that summer is near. It is also said when the swallow flies low to the ground it is the sign of rain. When they fly high it is the sign of fine weather.
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      1. verbal arts (~1,483)
        1. proverbs (~4,377)
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      1. animal-lore (~1,185)
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