This collection includes every aspect of the Irish oral tradition. New volumes are added on a regular basis. More information
“On Saint John's night...”
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Lore
Mrs. J. Hayes
“If a cock crowed at the door...”
“If a knife falls on the flour...”
“If a tea leaf floats...”
“The first time you hear the Cuckoo's calll....”
“If a cow is suffering from the red water...”
“If a cow took a start....”
“If an animal is suffering from black leg...”
“A red coal is put into seed oats...”
“When selling geese eggs...”
“Peel an apple without breaking the skin...”
“Go out on halloweeen, pluck a cabbage stump..”
“On halloween, lead is melted...”
“On Hallow'een a Pullets egg was taken...”
“After raking the fire at night...”
“Stap are counted for seven starry nights...”
“If a cat turns his back..”
“If a child is born with a caul...”