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

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Boher, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Margaret A. Malone
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0538, Page 297

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  1. Customs on St Brigid's Eve

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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.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Brigid (~366)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curraghmore, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    Mrs Michael O' Brien
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curraghmore, Co. Tipperary