School: Na Creaga
- Location:
- Creggs, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Liam Ó Breandáin

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- Not to put ashes or give away anything whilst churning.
Not to put out ashes on November's Day.
Not to give away milk on May Day.
To bring a pinch of salt with them going a journey at night to keep away the fairies.
It is unlucky to see the new-moon through glass.
It is unlucky to carry cards at night.
To leave the tongs across the cradle while all would be out and nothing would happen the baby.- Collector
- Maura Clarke
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Skehaghard, Co. Galway
- Informant
- Peter Clarke
- Gender
- Male
- Address
- Skehaghard, Co. Galway