Page:Folk-lore - A Quarterly Review. Volume 28, 1917.djvu/111

 Catalogue of B^-and Material. 79

To foretell events of coming year : localitv Rake ashes smooth over- night and observe foot- marks in morning; tracks inwards mean life ; out- wards, deatli - - Co. Leitrim.

IV. Local Observances.

The "Muck-olla," an organized procession begging for farm- produce, headed by a kind of Hobby Horse called the Laiv Bhan, or white mare. (Wood

Martin, Elder Faiths, ii. 268) - District between Baily-

cotton and Trabolgan.

Nov. I. (juild-plays performed

(Warburton, i. 108) - - - Dublin.

ISLK OF MAN. I. Names.

Sauin (Irish, Samhain). Oie Houney (Allhallows Even, Oct. 31st). Laa Houney (All Saints' Day, Nov. ist). Hollantide (Hallowmas). (Kept by Old Style, so falls on Nov. nth, 12th, coinciding with Martinmas, New Style.)

II. Natural Phenomena.

Persons born this night (Oie Houne\') can perceive and con- verse with supernatural beings.

Fairies hold dances and visit houses.

Phynnodorees, witches, and ghosts, also abroad ; fairies strongest.

III. General Observances.

{a) Food and water left at night for fairies (Oie Houney).

(&) Fire Customs.

Bonfires, as on May Eve, " to burn out the witches."

(c) Viands.

Fish, potatoes, and parsnips, mashed together (supper, Oie Houney).