School: Boher, Bushfield. Nenagh (roll number 9190)

Location:
Boher, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Margaret A. Malone

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Customs on St Brigid's Eve

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0538, Page 295

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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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Collector
Kitty Bray
Gender
female
Address
Curraghmore, Co. Tipperary
Informant
Mrs Michael Bray
Gender
female
Address
Curraghmore, Co. Tipperary
Language
English