School: Cnocán Mhichil Naofa (Clochar)

Location:
Claremorris, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
an tSiúr Síle
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    cow is after having a calf, some people tie red tape on her tail. Others walk around her three times with a burning coal. After the third round, the coal is passed from one side to another, under the cow's udder. Then it is left behind her to die out. This is supposed to keep the cow from harm and keep the fairies away.
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    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. agriculture (~2,659)
          1. animal husbandry (~2,587)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Edna Killeen
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Claremorris, Co. Mayo