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from St Brigid’s Day 2022
Síle Denvir was inspired by the traditions and customs associated with the Eve of Brighid’s day in west Galway and Connemara to compose “Seo í isteach mo Bhrídeog’, a new melody and adaptation of a traditional rhyme or prayer.
Seo í isteach mo Bhrídeog,
Mo Bhrídeog chun a’ tí,
Mo Bhrídeog álainn gléasta,
In éadach agus tuí,
Tabhair pingin don Bhrídeog
‘S beidh sí buíoch díobh.
Seo í isteach mo chrois
O crios na gceithre gcros
Éirigh, a bhean an tí
Agus téirigh thríd an gcrios
Más fearr atá sibh anocht
Go mba seacht míle fearr
A bheas sibh bliain ó anocht seo
Isteach crios na gceithre gcros
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Here comes my Brídeog,
My Brídeog into the house,
My brídeog dressed beautifully,
In cloth and straw,
Give the Brídeog a penny,
And she will be grateful to you.
