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School: St Joseph's, Béal Átha Seanaigh

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Béal Átha Seanaidh, Co. Dhún na nGall
Teacher:
An Br. S. Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1027, Page 069

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    The making of rush crosses is a very old custom throughout Ireland. It is supposed to have come down from St. Bridgit the patroness of Ireland. On the day before St. Bridgit’s day the people go out and gather rushes and leave them outside the door till after sunset, then bring them in and make crosses. They do this in commemoration of St Bridgit because she used to make them while praying and wandering in the fields.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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    Topics
    1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. gníomhaíochtaí eacnamaíocha
        1. gnó agus ceird (~4,680)
          1. déanamh coinnle (~728)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Paddy Mc Cormack
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballynacarrick, Co. Dhún na nGall
    Informant
    Mrs J. Mc Cormack
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Ballynacarrick, Co. Dhún na nGall