School: Sraith Mór (roll number 15941)
- Location:
- Srahmore, Co. Mayo
- Teacher: Bríd Bean Mhic Ultaigh
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- New born babies were carefully watched prior to Baptism as a superstition prevailed that they could and would, be stolen by the fairies1. Shortly before giving birth to a child, a woman was supposed to wear something belonging to her husband. 2. It was also believed that a woman could transfer the pains of childbirth to another person (either male or female) by giving them something to eat and drink prior to the time of childbirth.3. An upbaptized child and its mother should never be left(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Brighid Bean Mhic Ultaigh
- Gender
- Female
- Occupation
- Múinteoir
- Address
- Newport, Co. Mayo