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School: Mainistir Mhuigheó (C.) (roll number 14206)

Location:
Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Siobhán Ní Fhinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0100, Page 077

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  1. Bird-Lore (continued)

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    nest on his hand, the Saint did not move, the bird layed her eggs and brought out her little ones, still the Saint did not move until the little birds were able to fly away.
    Kathleen Delaney. Mayo Abbey.
    40 years. Heard from George Hughes, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
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  2. Pishouges

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    Pishouges
    Pishouges is the common name for superstition, it is a very silly belief but long ago the people used to practise and take heed of pishouges.

    The following are some of the old habits.
    If a man was going to the fair with cattle or sheep and if he met a red-haired woman he would turn home again because he would have no luck for the day. If a red-haired
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    K. Delaney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    George Hughes
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo