School: Tyholland (roll number 13339)
- Location:
- Táite Mhuileann an Úcaire, Co. Mhuineacháin
- Teacher: Deborah Freeman
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0951, Page 112
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- (continued from previous page)When the snow lies behind the ditch it is a sign of more to follow.
If the swallow comes early it is a sign that Summer will be early.
When the crows fly low then it is going to rain and when they fly high it is a sign of good weather.
When the crow cries loudly it is a sign of storm.
When the sea gulls cry loudly it is a sign of storm too.
- The Pee-Wee flew over the Cross and said "Crucify Him", "Crucify Him" and that is why she has the wailing cry today.
The stork flew next and it said "Give strength to Him", "Give strength to Him". The swallow was the last bird that flew over the Cross. "Give drink to him", "Give drink to him", said she.The robin flew under the Cross and a drop of the Sacred Blood fell on his breast and that is why he has a red breast today. - Collector
- Jennie Mayclim
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- An Cabhán Riabhach, Co. Mhuineacháin
