Note the Brigit's Cross hanging on the wall in the background.
Brigit's Crosses were traditionally made on Brigit's Eve.
Brigit's cross is either a three-legged or four-legged cross which has been identified as having its roots as an ancient solar symbol pre-dating Christianity.
Traditionally the rushes were picked by hand, not cut, on 31st January. They were blessed and the crosses were made in a sun-wise direction, from left to right.
They were sometimes placed in the eaves of thatched roofs, in the cattle-byre or by the hearth to bring good luck and prosperity for the coming year.