School: Cill Íomair (C )
- Location:
- Killimor and Boleybeg, Co. Galway
- Teachers: Eilís Ní Dhomhnaill Brighid Nic Chormaic
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“Long ago when the old people used to throw out water ...”
1. Long ago when the old people used to throw out water , they used to throw it over their right shoulder and put salt on it.
2. If a horse, shook himself, spit on him.
3. After eating an egg they bored a hole in it for fear the fairies would make boats out of them.
4. Not to let a coal of fire out of the house while churning
5. If at any time a coal is being taken out of the house, a to break a bit off it.
6. When going to bed put the tongs at the right hand of the fireside and sweep the hearth.
7. If you point a knife at anybody, stick it in the ground three times.
8. If you sneeze at the table throw a piece of food away to the fairies.
9. When going out put a needle in your coat io keep the fairies away.
10. Not to throw out any water on New Year's day.
11. If a hen crows to kill it.
12. If you hear any unknown voice calling you dont answer untill you hear the call three times.
13. If rats leave a ship it is a sign that it is going to sink.