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Local Customs: The Holy Wells
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  • Written by clws on Sep 14, 2005
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  • It is claimed there are as many as 3,000 holy wells in Ireland - more than in any other country in the world. Where once a pagan sacrifice may have taken place, today a bride might look into the waters for good luck ,or a cripple might bathe in them, hoping for a cure.
    It was believed that drinking from these holy waters or bathing in them would bestow the power of the Otherworld in the form of poetic inspiration, wisdom, or healing.

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    Local Customs: Lucky Or Unlucky
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  • Ireland is well known for the belief in superstitions. Below are some examples of some superstitions that many believe.

    Never give a knife as a gift unless you attatch a coin to it, to prevent cutting off friendly ties.
    Break a mirror and you'll have 7 years bad luck
    Crossed knives on a countertop will lead to an arguement
    It is bad luck to walk under a ladder
    Bad luck for a black cat to cross your path
    It is lucky if a stray wanders into your home and remains with you, but if you move you must leave it behind.
    Putting shoes on a table or chair is bad luck
    A horse shoe is lucky if you hang it upright, but if you hang it upside down all the luck will run out.

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    Comments for clws about Blarney
    Mandy23 Sat Feb 25, 2006 06:30 UTC
     Your page brings back great memories of Ireland.
    ettenaj Fri Nov 12, 2004 17:30 UTC
     Did you see the Fairy Glen in Blaney Castle's grounds, nice place for any age.
    Stephen-KarenConn Mon May 3, 2004 12:53 UTC
     Very informative pages. We're planning a trip to Ireland in the next couple of years. So many places to go - So little time.
    kenyneo Thu Apr 29, 2004 14:54 UTC
     hmm..I am sure you have more than those photos ...where are you hiding them huh ? Good day !

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