School: Ballivor (roll number 9380)

Location:
Ballivor, Co. Meath
Teacher:
T. Ua Conmhidhe
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0694, Page 260

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  1. A custom known as the Brat Bhrighe. When the family have gone to bed the man of the house collects a garmet belonging to each person of the house and hides them in some place out side. This is done so that St. Bridget and her holy wemon may find warm clothes on their journey during the night to visit all who have honoured her.
    The door is left unlocked so that the holy women may come in and warm them-selves at the unquenched fire.

    Told by
    Andrew Goonery,
    Big Ballivor
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.