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School: Ballyloghane, Caisleán Nua Thiar (roll number 8783)

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Ballinloughane, Co. Limerick
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S. Condún Úna Nic Ádhaimh
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    When seagulls fly inland it is a sign of rain. We can also know when it is going to rain by the cries of the birds. The robin is connected with Our Saviour because a drop of his blood fell on her breast and that is how the red breast is on the robin. The birds can speak and call one another.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mortimer Ahern
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rooskagh West, Co. Limerick