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School: Ráthdubháin (roll number 9385)

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Rathduane, Co. Cork
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Pilib Ó Múinneacáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0323, Page 081

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  1. Emblems and Objects of Value

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    Many pious objects are hung in houses and used for certain purposes. The most common pious articles used locally are holy crosses and branches which are used on certain feasts. Crosses are made on St Brigid's eve. They are usually made of rushes or straw. First the rushes are got. The rushes are woven up and down and across one another in the shape of a cross. Then each end is tied with a cord or string. These crosses are usually made by children.
    When made they are usually hung up over the kitchen door. On that night the cross is placed out-side
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knocknaloman, Co. Cork