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School: Owning Convent (roll number 16430)

Location:
Ónainn, Co. Chill Chainnigh
Teacher:
Sr. M. Bernadette
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  1. Folklore of Saint Brigid's Eve

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    (Seems to be Copied from a printed source)
    One of the many Irish saints is Saint Brigid also called "Mary of the Gael". Her feast is kept on the first of February, and the many old customs, which were kept on this night are quickly dying away.
    Centuries ago the last night of January was as momentous an occasion as is Hallowe'en to-day. And this is true not only of every townland in Ireland, but also for the Highlands of Scotland and the Isle of Man.
    Some of the many customs are the making of rush crosses. In this district and many other places, the rush cross is to be seen. The accompanying ceremony is
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
        1. Féile Bríde (~366)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Stella Bowe
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Baile na Fuinseoige, Co. Chill Chainnigh
    Informant
    Mrs Mc Keever
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    99
    Address
    Baile na Fuinseoige, Co. Chill Chainnigh