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School: Cnoc Machan, Bun Machan

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Ballynasissala, Co. Waterford
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Bríd Ní Fhaoláin; Bríd Ní Mhathúna
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  1. St Brigid's Night

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    St Brighid's night falls on the 1st February.
    It is a custom for everyone to put out a black tie on the window sill on that night. It is said that St. Brighid passes and blesses the tie. The tie would then cure headaches and toothaches.
    Eiblis Ní Ailche
    Baile Rístín
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Brigid (~366)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Eibhlís Ní Ailche
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballyristeen, Co. Waterford