In olden times in this parish St. Brigid's Eve was a great feast like November Eve. This was probably the reason: long ago the people used to make their own butter and they used to put it under St. Brigids care so that it would be lucky and that no pishogues would be set for it.
St. Brigid's Eve On St. Brigid's Eve January 31st which is called "Bridoge's Night" the following customs were practised in this parish. The Ribbon They used to put out a ribbon on St. Brigid's Eve and bring it in next morning. This ribbon was
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