School: Glasleck
- Location:
- Glasleck, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: O. Sharpe
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- (continued from previous page)came first it was considered a symbol of evil luck.
On St Brigid's Day February 2nd crosses of straw, 'crossógs' they were called were made and hung round the kitchen.
If an animal got sick it was supposed to have been 'overlooked' that is grudged by some one having an 'evil eye'. The name of the suspected person was written on paper and burned under the nose of the animal. It was supposed that the animal would then recover.
If any they were lost a red rag was placed on the 'crook' after which the lost or misplaced article would be supposed to reappear.
It was considered unlucky to lend anything while churning was in progress.
It was considered a bad omen to meet a red haired woman on the way to a fair or market etc. If such a person crossed the path of a person bound for a fair etc the person would be supposed to turn back a few paces until the red haired one disappeared from sight.
