School: Ballinahowen (roll number 8646)
- Location:
- Ballynahown, Co. Westmeath
- Teacher: T. Hanly
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- On the eve of St Brigid's Day, it is customary in this district to make straw crosses in honour of St. Brigid. People get a handful of straw, cut two pieces about two inches in length and put them in the form of a cross. Then plait straws around it. A cross is made and hung over each door.
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- Collector
- Mary B. Turley
- Gender
- Female