School: Ballinacarrow (roll number 13277)
- Location:
- Ballynacarrow, Co. Sligo
- Teacher: Seán Ó Duibheannaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0175, Page 193
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2. It is counted unlucky to put out ashes or clean out out-houses on May day.
3. It is counted an omen of ill-luck to lend a graip or pay out money on May day.
4. Also on May morning two women used to go to their neighbours' Farm, bringing a straw rope with them. They used to drag it along on the dew, and swing it three times and say some words. They would then bring back the rope and shake the dew on their own land. It(continues on next page)
- Collector
- Peggy Tolan
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Kilvarnet South, Co. Sligo
