School: Fota Island, Belvelly, Cóbh (roll number 11646)
- Location:
- Foaty, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Pádraig Ó Coileáin
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- In olden times people gave themselves up to the devil on the first of May under a hawthorn tree But if you planted certain twigs in your garden or field charms could not be set in them. Long ago they buried eggs and [?] in other people's land so that they themselves would have plenty of eggs and pigs. There neighbours would have none. They also could suck milk from a briar by the aid of "Old Nick"
- Informant
- Jack Mac Carthy
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 60
- Occupation
- Carpenter
- Address
- Foaty, Co. Cork
- {Erected at main entrance to Fota Demesne}The Dogs' LodgeThe sculptor who made the dogs was told by many that he had not finished them but he said "Yes I did".
One day a dummy told him that the dogs had no tongues. It was the first time the dummy spoke. The sculptor cut his throat. (no title)
“Long ago here in Belvelly was a platform for dancers attended by crowds every night...”
Name. Mick Twomey (60)
Farmer. Native Belvelly.Long ago here in Belvelly was a platform for dancers attended by crowds every night.
A priest came along - the people ran away but the old fiddler said "Step out". The priest answered "I will step you out". After that there was no more dancing.
