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School: Kelladone (roll number 5123)

Location:
Coill an Dúin, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Padhraic Maguidhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137C, Page 10_007

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    called St. Brigids crosses and then they would attach them to the roof.
    They used to make saint Brigids bed of turf and green rushes and leave it beside the fire, and if they found any footprint at the bed of the Saint they would say that she had visited the house. Sometimes they would pull put wool in the bed and birds feathers for it is said that she was very kind to all animals. Another game is
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. ócáidí
      1. ócáidí (de réir trátha bliana) (~11,476)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Morrison
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Michal Mannion
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80
    Address
    Coill an Dúin, Co. Mhaigh Eo