School: Ballystrang (roll number 15364)
- Location:
- Ballystrang, Co. Donegal
- Teacher: Seosamh Ó Cuinn
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- St Bridget's feast falls on the first of February They make crosses on that night. They cut the rushes before sunset. They have to be cut with a hook. The man of the house cuts them and ties them in a bunch and leaves them out side the door. When bed-time comes they have a great feast. The make tea on that night and the have all kind of bread. When tea is over(continues on next page)
- Collector
- John Browne
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Meentycat, Co. Donegal