Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
This collection of folklore was recorded and produced by Michael Fortune and Aileen Lambert, facilitated by The GAFF and supported by The Arts Council, Limerick Arts Office, St. Mary's National School and Thomond Primary School.
List of Contents:
00:00 – They introduce themselves, and Mick asks if they have any ghost stories.
00:17 – Hannie talks about how putting new shoes on the table brings bad luck.
00:24 – Robin says her mammy told her about the Banshee in the handball alley.
00:38 – Robin tells a story about the Banshee’s comb.
00:51 – Mick asks them about the Green Lady.
01:13 – They talk about the folklore saying, “Step on a crack, break your mother’s back.”
01:22 – They mention that leaving new tackies on the table brings bad luck.
01:30 – Mick asks if they know any other good luck/bad luck beliefs, like if a knife falls to the floor.
01:42 – Robin says that if a fork falls to the floor, her mother has to tap it off the ground or else she’ll get bad luck.
01:56 – Mick asks why her mother does that.
02:06 – Hannie explains that if an ambulance goes past, you should bless yourself.
02:18 – Mick asks Hannie about the bracelet she wears.
02:55 – Hannie explains what to do when you see a magpie.
03:21 – Robin tells a story from her mother about seeing the Headless Horseman.
03:50 – Mick asks Robin if she’s heard of the Witch (Bishop’s Lady) and her handprints.
04:14 – Hannie talks about not being able to sleep after watching a scary film.
05:38 – Hannie talks about lighting candles for the dead on All Souls’ Night and other times throughout the year.
07:01 – Robin talks about her mammy putting out water and bread, and lighting a candle.
07:13 – Hannie talks about helping a homeless woman.
07:56 – Hannie talks about visiting graves at Christmas time.
08:51 – Robin talks about fixing up graves and putting lights on them.
09:28 – Hannie explains what to do if you see an ambulance — it’s bad luck to look inside.
09:48 – Mick asks about Bonfire Night (April 30th).
10:08 – They talk about crossing your fingers behind your back (and toes and legs) when telling a lie.
10:28 – Hannie says she crosses her fingers, etc., when she says she’ll tidy her sister’s room — to get the money!
11:45 – Hannie talks about using the term “girl” all the time.
11:58 – They mention using the word “cuz” for cousin.
This collection of folklore was recorded and produced by Michael Fortune and Aileen Lambert, facilitated by The GAFF and supported by The Arts Council, Limerick Arts Office, St. Mary's National School and Thomond Primary School.
List of Contents:
00:00 – They introduce themselves, and Mick asks if they have any ghost stories.
00:17 – Hannie talks about how putting new shoes on the table brings bad luck.
00:24 – Robin says her mammy told her about the Banshee in the handball alley.
00:38 – Robin tells a story about the Banshee’s comb.
00:51 – Mick asks them about the Green Lady.
01:13 – They talk about the folklore saying, “Step on a crack, break your mother’s back.”
01:22 – They mention that leaving new tackies on the table brings bad luck.
01:30 – Mick asks if they know any other good luck/bad luck beliefs, like if a knife falls to the floor.
01:42 – Robin says that if a fork falls to the floor, her mother has to tap it off the ground or else she’ll get bad luck.
01:56 – Mick asks why her mother does that.
02:06 – Hannie explains that if an ambulance goes past, you should bless yourself.
02:18 – Mick asks Hannie about the bracelet she wears.
02:55 – Hannie explains what to do when you see a magpie.
03:21 – Robin tells a story from her mother about seeing the Headless Horseman.
03:50 – Mick asks Robin if she’s heard of the Witch (Bishop’s Lady) and her handprints.
04:14 – Hannie talks about not being able to sleep after watching a scary film.
05:38 – Hannie talks about lighting candles for the dead on All Souls’ Night and other times throughout the year.
07:01 – Robin talks about her mammy putting out water and bread, and lighting a candle.
07:13 – Hannie talks about helping a homeless woman.
07:56 – Hannie talks about visiting graves at Christmas time.
08:51 – Robin talks about fixing up graves and putting lights on them.
09:28 – Hannie explains what to do if you see an ambulance — it’s bad luck to look inside.
09:48 – Mick asks about Bonfire Night (April 30th).
10:08 – They talk about crossing your fingers behind your back (and toes and legs) when telling a lie.
10:28 – Hannie says she crosses her fingers, etc., when she says she’ll tidy her sister’s room — to get the money!
11:45 – Hannie talks about using the term “girl” all the time.
11:58 – They mention using the word “cuz” for cousin.
