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School: Brúgh Ríogh (B.) (roll number 8572)

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Bruree, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Donncha Ó Haragáin
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    then told some member of the family to go out and gather some rushes but they told him it was no good as they hadn't any grease or tallow. However St. Patrick told them to get the rushes and they were brought in. Light them now says he. The fresh rushes were lit and they burned more brightly than the very best rushlights.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Patrick (~489)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Patrick Horgan
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    90
    Address
    Ballyhinnaught, Co. Limerick