Ireland Folk Beliefs

This page groups published FolkBeliefs records that have a source-backed documentation label for Ireland. The label identifies where a version was recorded and does not imply that everyone in the country shares the belief.

Animal Omens2

Farm Animals

• Horse Refusing to Continue on a Road Superstitions
• Sheep Crossing Your Path Superstitions

Bird Omens2

Birds Around the Home

• Bird Entering the House Superstitions

Crows, Ravens & Magpies

• Magpie Number Superstitions and Counting Rhymes

Body Omens1

Hands

• Itchy Palm Superstitions: Left and Right Hand Beliefs