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School: Ballinvally (B.) (roll number 931)

Location:
Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath
Teacher:
T. Healy
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0723, Page 174

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    When the magpies go around singly it is a sign of cold weather which is not suitable for the fishermen.
    There is a story connecting the life of Our Saviour with the robin. It is said that when Our Saviour was in great agony on the cross the robin came to Him and took a thorn out of His head. Ever since then it is said that the robin has a red breast.
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