Tag: Folklore Friday
Herbal Cures. Folkore from Co. Donegal
This blog post details some early 20th century herbal cures from Co. Donegal and is based on information supplied by…
Our Farm Animals. Folklore from Co. Wexford
This early 20th century Irish folklore account details the animals found on a Co Wexford farm. It is based on…
A Cure for a Cow in the Fairies: Folklore from Co. Mayo
This early 20th century Irish folklore account details the belief that cows could be enchanted by the fairies. It is…
Marriage Customs: Folklore from Co. Donegal
This folklore account details some of the beliefs surrounding marriage in early 20th century Ireland. It is based on information…
Death-Lore. Folklore from Co. Mayo
This folklore account details some of the superstitions surrounding death in early 20th century Ireland. It is based on…
‘Butter-Making and the Evil One’. Folklore from Co. Wexford
This folklore account details the superstitions surrounding butter churning and the belief that butter could be stolen by supernatural means….
