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1. You should never give a present of a purse without money, it is considered unlucky.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Caswall, Eilís — Goulden, Gretta — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Gretta Goulden, a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).

2. Tales of Superstitions and Legends from North Leitrim


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Caswall, Eilís — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).

3. It is believed that if a horse's hair is put into water it will eventually turn into an eel.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Caswall, Eilís — Goulden, Gretta — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Gretta Goulden, a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).

4. Ink, aul under bank


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Caswall, Eilís — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).

5. Deirtear go bhfeictear 'bád taidhbhse' sul a mbionn tubaist ar an bhfairrge.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Caswall, Eilís — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).

6. People believe it unlucky to pay bills on Monday.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Caswall, Eilís — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).

7. It is not lucky to throw out dirty water etc on New Year's Day- you throw away your luck.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Caswall, Eilís — Matthews, Miss — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Miss Matthews.

8. Why does a hen cross the road?


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Caswall, Eilís — Boyers, Bertie — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Bertie Boyers, a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).

9. I have a little red house tied up in a stall


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Caswall, Eilís — Matthews, Miss — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Miss Matthews.

10. It is considered lucky to have may flowers strewn in front of the door on May morning.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Caswall, Eilís — Goulden, Sadie — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Sadie Goulden, a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).

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