School: Páirc Íseal (C.) (roll number 4794)
- Location:
- Lowpark, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Sorcha Ní Dhumhnaigh
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- (continued from previous page)It is supposed to be lucky for a child especially a boy to wear a red tie or bow--(supposed to keep off the evil eye.)
I often saw an only son wearing red garters
No one should ever say, "That is a fine child" etc. without saying, God bless him or "Dail ó Dia sin" or Dia Dhá.
If a child falls he should be given a pinch of salt on the tongue and the remainder is thrown in the fire--saying-- Gorm is coisgrigheadh thú.
The tongs was left across the cradle while the child was asleep--lest the fairies would bring it.
The cap should not be washed off a baby's head.(continues on next page)
