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School: Liathdruim, Cill Mhichíl (roll number 4433)

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Leitrim, Co. Clare
Teacher:
P. Ó Conbhaidhe
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    have a home of her own.
    There is a story told, how the robin got her red breast. When Our Lord was dying on the cross, the robin tried to pull one of the thorns, and a drop of the Sacred Blood fell on her breast. Ever since, every robin has a red breast.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Joseph Conway
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Leitrim, Co. Clare
    Informant
    Mrs T. Crowley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloonnakilla, Co. Clare