School: Na Creaga

Location:
Creggs, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Liam Ó Breandáin
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  1. 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.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    Topics
    1. genre
      1. belief (~391)
        1. folk belief (~2,535)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Clarke
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Skehaghard, Co. Galway
    Informant
    Peter Clarke
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Skehaghard, Co. Galway