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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 082

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    the door and also a handkerchief or piece of cloth. It is said that Saint Brigid comes on that night and blesses them.
    The blessed handkerchief is afterwards used as a cure for many diseases particulary for sore throats. The cross is hung up over some door in the house. It is supposed to prevent the house from being damaged by storm. Crosses and stars are made on Christmas eve of plaited rushes. They are hung beside pictures of Our Saviour.
    A lighted candle is placed on each window on Christmas night.
    Ribbons of coloured paper or ribbon material are placed around the candles and used as
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knocknaloman, Co. Cork