School: Dún Mór (cailíní)
- Location:
- Dunmore, Co. Galway
- Teacher: Eibhlín Halliday
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“A wealthy man named Loughy lived in Carraroe, Dunmore, Co. Galway.”
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When one who was supposed to possess an evil eye passed a remark about a person, what he or she wore etc. if an old person were present he or she would spit on the person commented upon and say "God bless you" to prevent ill luck falling on that person. (no title)
“It is customary up to the present day for people to spit on money which they get for anything which they sell so that it will be lucky for them.”
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