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School: Ballystrang (roll number 15364)

Location:
Ballystrang, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Seosamh Ó Cuinn
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    St Bridget's feast falls on the first of February They make crosses on that night. They cut the rushes before sunset. They have to be cut with a hook. The man of the house cuts them and ties them in a bunch and leaves them out side the door. When bed-time comes they have a great feast. The make tea on that night and the have all kind of bread. When tea is over
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Brigid (~366)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    John Browne
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Meentycat, Co. Donegal