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School: Tairbeart (C.)

Location:
Tarbert, Co. Kerry
Teacher:
Máire, Bean Uí Chonaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0404, Page 105

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    St. Brigid's Day (1st of February). People make a rush cross and put it outside the door and say special prayers. This rush cross is made in memory of Brigid. When teaching the pagans she made a rush cross to represent the cross Our Lord was crucified on. On St. Brigid's eve people hang a piece of cloth in the air outside the window. This Brat Brighoe is supposed to contain a cure by touching the sick or sore.
    St. Patrick's Day (17th March). People wear shamrocks and harps. Little girls wear green ribbons and harps and as much green as possible.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Kitty Lynch
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tarbert, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Mrs Lynch
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    78
    Address
    Tarbert, Co. Kerry