School: Trian na gCléireach
- Location:
- Treannagleragh, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Caitlín, Bean Uí Chléirigh
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- Old Sayings
(From Mrs Barney
Treenagleragh Kiltimagh)
1. If there's the track of milk in the can don't go out without rinsing the can and don't throw out the milky water.
2. When you are going with a cart you should bring a piece of cloth and a knife with you.
3. Before a cow calves you should tie a piece of red cloth to her tail.
4. When a cow calves you should blow into the calves ear.
5. It isn't right to knit or sew on a Sunday.
6. It isn't right to give out anything on May day.(continues on next page)
- Informant
- Mrs Carney
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Treannagleragh, Co. Mayo
