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School: Caiseal (roll number 16085)

Location:
Cashel, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Pádraig Mac Mághnuis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0122, Page 207

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    This is a story about St, Bridget and the harrow. At one time St. Bridget was made to carry a harrow with iron pins on it on the top of her head as punishment for some sin committed. She ad to pass through the court yard where a multitude of people was standing by. She felt ashamed as she passed along them. The multitude gazed on her and they saw instead of a harrow, a beautiful wreath on her head with lighted candles on it. An old man amongst the crowd shouted "Naomh brígid M Naomh brígid
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. accessories (~307)
    2. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Katie Nolan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derryronan, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Nolan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Derryronan, Co. Mayo