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School: An Bóthar Buí (C.) (roll number 16397)

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Boherboy, Co. Cork
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Eilís, Bean Uí Bhraoin
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  1. Emblems and Objects of Value - Saint Brigid's Cross (continued)

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    heart. Saint Brigid taught them the True Faith. From that time onward people make Saint Brigid's Cross on Saint Brigid's Eve, in memory of what Saint Brigid did with the rush over the drink of milk.
    On the Eve of Saint Brigid's Day, a white scarf, or handkerchief are put on a windowsill, and Saint Brigid puts her blessing on it. It is said that if this scarf or handkerchief is applied to a bad headache, or sore throat, it will cure it.
    Saint Patrick's Cross for girls is made on Saint Patrick's Day, with two pieces of cardboard covered neatly with cloth. On the four sides and in the centre of the cross, regular
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. events
      1. events (by time of year) (~11,476)
        1. Feast of St Brigid (~366)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Sweeney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Coolclogh, Co. Cork