School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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  1. On Saint Bridget's night two girls go out with dolls. They go around from door to door and they say , "Honour Saint Bridget". Then the woman in the house gives them some money. When they have a few shillings gathered they divide them between themselves.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Brigid (~124)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Kearns
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Manulla, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Kearns
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    40
    Address
    Manulla, Co. Mayo