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School: Coillín Aodha (C.)

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Culleens, Co. Sligo
Teacher:
Cristíona Ní Cheallaigh
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    One day the Holy Family went along a wind-swept road. Our Lady lost the pin of her cloak, which she had wrapped round the Holy Infant. Saint Joseph asked a cowherd for a thorn which would do for a brooch. The cowherd said he was too busy to look for one. A second cowherd made the same excuse.
    When the Holy Family were passing a forge, the smith came out, and saw that Our Lady needed a pin.
    “Let me make you one” he said
    He took a piece of money out of his pocket, and beat it into the finest brooch that ever was seen.
    Our Lady took the brooch, thanked the smith, and gave him her blessing.
    Ever since then a smith who washes in the water that has cooled his irons finds himself refreshed and made stronger.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. narratives (~478)
        1. religious tales (~1,085)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Catherine Hannon
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    86
    Occupation
    Pensioner
    Address
    Ballyogan, Co. Sligo