School: Clochar na Toirbhirte, Cluain Meala
- Location:
- An Grianán, Co. Phort Láirge
- Teacher: An tSr. Treasa le Muire
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- It is said that if water is left in the house after bathing the feet it will keep out the Holy Souls. But if a few cinders are put in the water it takes the harm out of it.
- Informant
- Mrs Brown
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Cluain Meala, Co. Thiobraid Árann
- It is an old custom to hang out a black tape on St. Brigid's night. The saint is said to bless any tape or ribbon that(continues on next page)
