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1. The Evil Eye (continued)

   

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   which developes into a lump as large as a big man's fist. It is called Wine Gall, and is not to be interfered with in any way. It is supposed to cure itself gradually.

   Red Rags and Prevention of Evil Eye.
   In 1936, one Terry Murphy, Ladaglaghan, Lavey, Cavan, bought a young foal in this neighbourhood and put him on grazing in a field which he rented from another man. Before leaving the field, Murphy proceeded to fasten a red rag to the post of the gap. It is thought that this prevents the animal in the field from being overlooked.
   A red rag is sometimes tied to a newly - bought animal with the dame intentions.
   Both red and blue rags are seen on the manes of horse animals occasionally, especially, when being brought to a fair to be sold. I am convinced that such are not meant for ornaments.
   A person overlooks an animal (with the Evil Eye) when he begrudges it to its owner.

   

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   Topics

   1. gníomhaíochtaí
      1. cleachtais osnádúrtha
         1. drochshúil (~50)

   Language

   English

   Informant

   James Mc Cabe

   Gender

   Male

   Age

   76

   Address

   Carraig an Tobair, Co. an Chabháin