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School: Sraith Mór (roll number 15941)

Location:
Srahmore, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Bríd Bean Mhic Ultaigh
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    New born babies were carefully watched prior to Baptism as a superstition prevailed that they could and would, be stolen by the fairies
    1. Shortly before giving birth to a child, a woman was supposed to wear something belonging to her husband. 2. It was also believed that a woman could transfer the pains of childbirth to another person (either male or female) by giving them something to eat and drink prior to the time of childbirth.
    3. An upbaptized child and its mother should never be left
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. social activities (~7)
        1. rites of passage (~573)
          1. birth (~49)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Brighid Bean Mhic Ultaigh
    Gender
    Female
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Address
    Newport, Co. Mayo