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School: Baile Locha Riabhach (Clochar)

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Baile Locha Riach, Co. na Gaillimhe
Teacher:
An tSr Adrian
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0060, Page 0342

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    away to a warm country in the south.
    The weather is judged by certain binds. If the sea gull flys inland it is a sign of a storm. It is said there will be rain if the swallows fly low, and fine weather if they fly too high.
    When Our Lord was dying on the cross a robin picked a thorn from His Head and a drop of blood fell on his breast. Ever since then the robin has a red breast.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. gníomhairí (~1)
      1. seanchas ainmhithe (~1,185)
        1. seanchas na n-éan (~2,478)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Moran
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Cois Móna, Co. na Gaillimhe