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Irish Wives Tales, Superstitions & Folklore

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It's unlucky to have a hare cross your path before sunrise.

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If the first lamb of the year is born black, it means mourning garments in the family within the year.

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It’s believed woman that appear to have died in childbirth are taken to live with the fairies. The same is true of stillborn babies.

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To cure a fever, place the person on the shore when the tide is coming in. When the tide begins to go back out, the retreating waves will carry away the disease and the fever. (possibly because they've drowned in the ocean)

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If you meet a funeral you must turn back and walk at least four steps with the mourners. If you hear a cuckoo on your right you will have good luck for a year.

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To take away lighted sod from a house on May days or churning days is unlucky. To do so takes away the blessing of the house.

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If your ears are burning, someone is gossiping about you.

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If your nose is itchy, you will have a fight with someone.

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To cure a fever, place the person on the shore when the tide is coming in. When the tide begins to go back out, the retreating waves will carry away the disease and the fever.
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