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Mon 02 Feb 2010Kilkenny group revives old tradition of making St Brigid's crosses for charity
Today, St Brigid's Day, was once a widely observed feast-day, when hand-woven crosses were hung in homes
ONCE A common sight in homes throughout Ireland, the traditional St Brigid's cross is gradually disappearing. Today though, a community group will sell the ancient Irish symbol on the streets of Kilkenny in an effort to keep the tradition alive.
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