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School: Creewood (roll number 5331)

Location:
Creewood, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Brighid, Bean Uí Chearnacháin
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    In our district it is the custom to make a St Brigid's cross on the 31th of January. Usually these crosses are put over the doors of cowsheds so that St Brigid's blessing will fall upon the cows.
    St Patrick's Cross is made from green ribbon and people wear it in breast on St. Patrick's day.
    On Christmas Eve the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Matthew Halligan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    44
    Address
    Creewood, Co. Meath