School: Clarecastle (C.)

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out of his nest until he is certain there is no one in sight. The water birds build their nests beside lakes, and streams, and also in bogs and marshes. It is said that the robin was at the foot of the cross when our blessed Lord was crucified and that a drop of the sacred blood fell on its breast. That is how he is red in breast, and got the name Robin Red Breast. he makes his nest with hay on the side of the road.
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Local Cures

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In local times when there were no doctors the people cured themselves with herbs, plants and many other ways. But since medical aid has been produced all these old cures have left the minds of the people. There is

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