A Dictionary of Saintly Women/Brigid (12)

by Agnes B. C. Dunbar

St. Brigid (12) Mactail. 6th century. Daughter of Conchraid, of the family of Mactail. She had her cell at Cluan-in-fidi, on the banks of the Shannon. She made a vestment which she wished to send to Inniscathy for St. Senan, who was settled there not earlier than 534. Finding no better mode of sending it, she wrapped it in hay and put it in a basket, which she addressed and set afloat on the river. It is said to have arrived safely. This anecdote is related of St. Brigid of Kildare, who sent her basket, however, by sea, and a much greater distance. Lanigan, Eccles. Hist, of Ireland, i. 449.