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 297

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On St. Brigid's Eve people used to put out a ribbon and bring it in in the morning. By tying it around your head it would cure a headache.
They also used to dress up a doll which they called the Bridogue and take it around gathering money. With the money they made a party to which they invited they young boys and girls of the neigbourhood and got a barn to dance and feast for the night.

Collector
Mary O' Brien
Gender
female
Address
Curraghmore, Co. Tipperary
Informant
Mrs Michael O' Brien
Gender
female
Address
Curraghmore, Co. Tipperary
Language
English