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Séamus Mac Giobúin
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  1. The Three Curses of St Patrick

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    When St. Patrick was in this place amongst the people and when anybody vexed him, these were the curses he used:
    That your house may be built on the height.
    That your cows may be white.
    That your wife may be handsome.
    That a bad neighbour may be living at your door.
    When your house was on the height, it was always in danger of falling.
    When your cows were white they were supposed to have white butter.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. agents (~1)
      1. supernatural and legendary beings (~14,864)
        1. saints
          1. Patrick (~489)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Martin Feeney
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    60
    Address
    Carrowmore, Co. Mayo