School: Caiseal (roll number 16085)

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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

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   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