School: Athboy (B.)
- Location:
- Athboy, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Tomás Ó Domhnalláin
Archival Reference
The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0697, Page 027
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- A branch or bush is left in the cowhouse for luck. And When the cows calve the bush is burned and the ashes is put on the calves breast so as to protect them from certain diseases.
There are imitations of Saint Brigid Cross kept in a lot of houses. There are imitations of Saint Patrick's Cross kept as an emblem in some houses. These crosses are kept on a stand as a figure of Our Lord would be kept. Sometimes a white stone is left on the window sill as a sign of luck on St Brigids day. On all Souls Night little black crosses are made(continues on next page)
