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School: Maigh Locha (Cailíní)

Location:
Moylough, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Eibhlín, Bean Uí Challaráin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0081, Page 226

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    St. Brigid's Cross.
    The people make crosses on St. Brigid's Day and they are called St. Bridgid's Crosses. During the day 'Brideógs' go around gathering money. In the evening the people set the table for supper and a girl goes outside and pulls rushes. Then she comes to the door and says "Let in Saint Brigid". The people kneel down and say "come in" She comes in and leaves the rushes on the table. Everyone gets a bunch of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. clothing and accessories (~2,403)
        1. accessories (~307)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patricia Burke
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr Burke
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    72
    Address
    Moylough, Co. Galway