FabSwingers.com forum: Old wife’s tale of superstitions

By *tsyourpleasure OP Man
48 weeks ago

your dreams

What old wife’s tales or superstitions do you remember from years gone by or still believe in??

Interested to know…

Mine is, if a bird poo on you it’s good luck and other is if a black cat crosses your path it’s bad luck

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

My poor mother bless her soul made me drink cod liver oil it was disgusting to bring on labour,it didn't work he was still there 13days later

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

Dogs leaf on a nettle sting...not a tale though

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By *otass and scorpioCouple
48 weeks ago

limerick cork tipperary clare waterford

Saluting magpies lol , I still do it just in case

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By *arlTy89Man
48 weeks ago

Wicklow

"Saluting magpies lol , I still do it just in case "

I think anyone who did this when younger still does it on the sly, just incase lol I for one still do it!

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By *ind PaddyMan
48 weeks ago

South County Dublin

"Saluting magpies lol , I still do it just in case "

I still say magic, magic, magic when I see a magpie on its own.

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By *ofusplusCouple
48 weeks ago

Limerick

Always thought it was good luck when a black cat crossed your path but bad luck obvs if you hit it

Sometimes I like to test the Universe by walking under that ladder and stepping on those cracks. Haven’t had bad luck yet

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

If you get something in your eye hold down your eyelash and blow your nose. You're eye is better after that.

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By *otass and scorpioCouple
48 weeks ago

limerick cork tipperary clare waterford

"Saluting magpies lol , I still do it just in case

I think anyone who did this when younger still does it on the sly, just incase lol I for one still do it! "
why risk it ? Salute away lol

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By *iamondJoeQuimbyMan
48 weeks ago

Navan

I have two...

'You can lead a horse to water, but a pencil must be led'

and

'A bird in the bush is worth two in the hand'

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By *oantrimcpl2010Couple
48 weeks ago

Lisburn

Blue and Green should not be seen without a colour in-between

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By *anda2coxWoman
48 weeks ago

Portlaoise

Because of the time of year this seems fitting. My mam would always open the front door and walk to the gate @ midnight on nye to bring in the new year. I've seen recently that it's an Irish tradition to open the front door to let the new year in and back door to let last year out so it could be derived from there

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

Favorite German one is if you don’t make eye contact when doing cheers with your drink it’s 7 years bad sex!

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

This is a farming one, don’t disturb a lone bush, don’t cut in down or pull it out. It was believed it had connection to the fairy world,

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

Don’t put new shoes on a table, or did I just dream that one up.

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By *ungry CatCouple
48 weeks ago

Belfast

There's only two superstitions I believe in- never gift someone shoes or any kind of footwear or a watch/clock if you want to keep them in your life.

Shoes - you want them to walk away.

Clock - their time is counting.

I have gifted some of my exes shoes on purpose when I was mentally checked out of a relationship

Missus

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By *otownkid1967Man
48 weeks ago

Portlaoise

"Don’t put new shoes on a table, or did I just dream that one up."

It's a thing alright. My mammy used to say it all the time

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

"Don’t put new shoes on a table, or did I just dream that one up."

My Mam said that aswell .. don't put a umbrella up in the house .. don't break a mirror 7 years bad luck..

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By *adrarfjordr VoyeurMan
48 weeks ago

Waterford

"Always thought it was good luck when a black cat crossed your path but bad luck obvs if you hit it

Sometimes I like to test the Universe by walking under that ladder and stepping on those cracks. Haven’t had bad luck yet

I too have been known to walk under ladders and so far have suffered no ill effects. Recently though I have come to the conclusion that statistically speaking it does increase you chances of getting a paint pot or bucket of water over you

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By *s SingletWoman
48 weeks ago

Kilkenny

"My poor mother bless her soul made me drink cod liver oil it was disgusting to bring on labour,it didn't work he was still there 13days later

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only some people can do this, as in you go to the lady she pours the cod liver oil and orange juice hands you the glass you drink and turn the glass upside down.. Or so I've been told

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By *hoenixagamTV/TS
48 weeks ago

Rural

I'm very superstitious I never had any interest in getting dolled up until I was out walking in the Burren one winters evening. Near a ringfort and wedge tombs.

Had a strange feeling I wasn't alone, and this image in my head of a pagan godess or witch kept intruding my mind.

The following evening while in Limerick I was compelled to buy a wig a dress and make up, next thing the name Danú came to mind.

That was two years ago

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

I actually believe in this one has happened to me when my parents passed away .. if you see a white feather it's a loved one looking out for you, it's very comforting x

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By * la carteCouple
48 weeks ago

Dublin

"Saluting magpies lol , I still do it just in case "

I say in my minds eye while counting how many:

One for tears and two for joy,

Three for a girl and four for a boy,

Five for silver, six for gold

And seven for a secret never to be told

And wave bad luck goodbye if it's just the one.

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By *rRiosMan
48 weeks ago

dublin

"Saluting magpies lol , I still do it just in case

I say in my minds eye while counting how many:

One for tears and two for joy,

Three for a girl and four for a boy,

Five for silver, six for gold

And seven for a secret never to be told

And wave bad luck goodbye if it's just the one."

I always knew it as “one for sorrow, two for joy” one time I saw 17 on a roof, I wasn’t sure if I was going to win the lotto or be struck down there and then. I’m still here and still poor, take from that what you you will…

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By *ewadventures2017Couple
48 weeks ago

some where near

Covering mirrors when there's a wake in a house is another one

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

"Saluting magpies lol , I still do it just in case "
I have two tattooed on me just so everyday is a good day

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By *un only 69Man
48 weeks ago

Belfast

My mum used to say

If you keep pulling that face it will stay like that

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

"Don’t put new shoes on a table, or did I just dream that one up."

Such bad luck, or if you break a mirror it's 7 years bad luck ...

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

Don't walk under a ladder apparently thats also bad luck

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

7up cures all illnesses

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By *og-ManMan
48 weeks ago

somewhere

"7up cures all illnesses

Has to be boiled first or it doesn't work

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

Take them bubbles out!

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By *og-ManMan
48 weeks ago

somewhere

What about if you go out with wet hair you'll catch a cold

Or put on clean jocks going out in case you get hit by a bus

Ma....if I get hit by a bus there's going to be bigger skid marks in my jocks than the bus leaves when it tried to miss me

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

If you drop something edible on the floor blessing it takes the germs away

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

"What about if you go out with wet hair you'll catch a cold

Or put on clean jocks going out in case you get hit by a bus

Ma....if I get hit by a bus there's going to be bigger skid marks in my jocks than the bus leaves when it tried to miss me "

Ya can't bate the Irish mas lol

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By *amieRyan247Man
48 weeks ago

newbridge

Is it not 1 in the hand is worth 2 in a bush

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By *ofusplusCouple
48 weeks ago

Limerick

My mother told me as a child that if I picked up the cats, that they'd die. I remember being devastated I couldn't play with them anymore. I've never forgiven her for it I must admit, I loved cats

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By *eralt80Man
48 weeks ago

cork

Never open an umbrella indoors

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By *og-ManMan
48 weeks ago

somewhere

We used to tell our kids that when the ice cream van was playing music it meant he had no ice cream for sale

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By *rRiosMan
48 weeks ago

dublin

"My mother told me as a child that if I picked up the cats, that they'd die. I remember being devastated I couldn't play with them anymore. I've never forgiven her for it I must admit, I loved cats

That’s a bit heartbreaking…

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By *rRiosMan
48 weeks ago

dublin

If the wind changes while your pulling a funny face it will stay like that

Stick out you tongue, if it’s black - you’re lying

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

My Ma used to say you've a mouth like the fire place .. I hope she ment it as a compliment.. lol

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By *ea ShellsWoman
48 weeks ago

Sligo

A gold ring rubbed on your eye if you feel or have a style will allow it to heal more quickly

Even rubbing it on if you feel tenderness there will prevent it from developing into a full blown painful and ugly style

It has worked for me and others in the past

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By *ea ShellsWoman
48 weeks ago

Sligo

Stye not style (predictive text faux pas)

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By *ursecretmischiefCouple
48 weeks ago

The West

If you get caught out in the rain, you need to have a hot shower ASAP or you'll catch your death!!

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

"Stye not style (predictive text faux pas) "

I had them as a kid .. cold tea bag on the eye .. told its a sign your run down..Great memories old wife's tales

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By *ea ShellsWoman
48 weeks ago

Sligo

Yes definitely a sign of being run down

Gold ring less messy and more accessible often than cold tea bags lol

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By *electableicecreamMan
48 weeks ago

The West

"My mother told me as a child that if I picked up the cats, that they'd die. I remember being devastated I couldn't play with them anymore. I've never forgiven her for it I must admit, I loved cats

I have two five month old kittens and you are allowed to play with them any time you like.

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By *rRiosMan
48 weeks ago

dublin

Spraying a pump on your skin will give you warts

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

"Yes definitely a sign of being run down

Gold ring less messy and more accessible often than cold tea bags lol "

I'm a dub can't afford gold rings lol

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By *ofusplusCouple
48 weeks ago

Limerick

"My mother told me as a child that if I picked up the cats, that they'd die. I remember being devastated I couldn't play with them anymore. I've never forgiven her for it I must admit, I loved cats

I have two five month old kittens and you are allowed to play with them any time you like.

Oh wow thank you

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

Touching white when hear an ambulance or fire brigade.... (So it won't be anyone ya know who the emergency services are going to)

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

"Touching white when hear an ambulance or fire brigade.... (So it won't be anyone ya know who the emergency services are going to)"

How come you don't touch red when hearing a fire brigade...?

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By *oo32Man
48 weeks ago

tipperary

If ya swallow chewing gum it stays in your stomach for years

Swimming after eating gives ya cramps

Cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis

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By *ka ..Agent k ..Man
48 weeks ago

if you find urself setting the cutlery on the table and accidentally set two forks for a Pearson sur sign of a wedding...

And if a bird accidentally made its way into your house, well that'd the opposite...

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By *ea ShellsWoman
48 weeks ago

Sligo

"Yes definitely a sign of being run down

Gold ring less messy and more accessible often than cold tea bags lol

I'm a dub can't afford gold rings lol

You can borrow one of mine anytime little minx lol

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By *oo32Man
48 weeks ago

tipperary

"if you find urself setting the cutlery on the table and accidentally set two forks for a Pearson sur sign of a wedding...

And if a bird accidentally made its way into your house, well that'd the opposite... "

Knife to the floor stranger to the door

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By *oo32Man
48 weeks ago

tipperary

Magpies...

Banshees...

Banshees comb..

Child of Prague..

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

A knife to the floor a visitor to the door.... apparently if you drop a knife accidentally....someone will be at your door quite soon

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

"Touching white when hear an ambulance or fire brigade.... (So it won't be anyone ya know who the emergency services are going to)

How come you don't touch red when hearing a fire brigade...?

Cos Red is for Danger lol

Another One ~ if you smoke & your cig burns down one side only initially it means someone is thinking of you....Stroke the cig 3 times & say 3 times I hope it's good & I hope it's someone good before the ignited end evens out & someone good will be thinking good things about you!!!!!

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By *rRiosMan
48 weeks ago

dublin

Itchy palm means you’re going to come into money soon

Itchy nose means you going to be in a fight soon

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By *rouble81Couple
48 weeks ago

Bolton

"Favorite German one is if you don’t make eye contact when doing cheers with your drink it’s 7 years bad sex!"

My mother is Irish/German mix so you can imagine the old wives tales I am ‘blessed’ with!

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By *rouble81Couple
48 weeks ago

Bolton

If someone blesses you don’t say thank you or a fairy will die.

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By *ka ..Agent k ..Man
48 weeks ago

"A knife to the floor a visitor to the door.... apparently if you drop a knife accidentally....someone will be at your door quite soon"

I hope it's a coal man,I'm freezing

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

"If someone blesses you don’t say thank you or a fairy will die. "

Uh oooohh.....I've been killing fairies for years! Quick everyone start clapping....hopefully it's not too late!

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By *ka ..Agent k ..Man
48 weeks ago

"Itchy palm means you’re going to come into money soon

Itchy nose means you going to be in a fight soon"

Wonder what itchy feet means,I've them now and then..

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By *rRiosMan
48 weeks ago

dublin

"Itchy palm means you’re going to come into money soon

Itchy nose means you going to be in a fight soon

Wonder what itchy feet means,I've them now and then.."

Strong desire to travel seemingly. Can’t accommodate, will travel

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By *oo32Man
48 weeks ago

tipperary

"Itchy palm means you’re going to come into money soon

Itchy nose means you going to be in a fight soon"

I though twas itchy palm means your gonna get something

Itchy crotch means you've already gotten it..

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By (user no longer on site)
48 weeks ago

"Saluting magpies lol , I still do it just in case

I think anyone who did this when younger still does it on the sly, just incase lol I for one still do it! "

Yep. Guilty as charged

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By *andomCaptainMan
47 weeks ago

Roscommon

'Whistling will stir up the wind' comes from old mariners superstitions apparently

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By *ustaguy69200Man
47 weeks ago

LIMERICK

When a loved one dies and a red robin appears. My dad died 20 years and a robin appears every year in my mums garden.

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