Art

  Sharry Wright, an artist from San Francisco, based her collage on 3 pieces of folklore: If going on a journey it is very unlucky to see a weasel. One should turn back, or he will have no luck that … Read More

A crowing hen should not be sold or killed. She should be left at a cross-roads. She will bring misfortune about any place she is. The same applies to a whistling woman.

  There’s strength in unity Brenda painted this painting originally as a support for the staff at Lancaster General Hospital during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Titled ‘My Refuge’, Brenda’s work can be purchased on her website as an 8×10 print and … Read More

  Sharry based her collage on a combination of four pieces of folklore: A frog coming to the door is a sign of marriage in the family If a girl’s apron takes fire in front it is a sign of … Read More

A frog coming to a door is a sign of marriage in the family

by Ferdia Davies, age 8, New York     Press ‘play’ to see Ferdia’s animation on the folklore “Immediately after a baby is born unsalted butter should be placed in its mouth.”

    Ruadhan Davies (10) lives in New York, U.S.A.  Ruadhan based his comic on the folklore piece “A crowing hen should not be sold or killed. She should be left at a cross-roads. She will bring misfortune about any … Read More

  You’ll never miss the water ’til the well runs dry

    It’s hard to get wool of a goat

    If a frog comes to your door  it’s a sign of a marriage in the house  

  Praise the youth and they will come

  Don’t put anything on the long finger

One beetle recognises another

  A frog on a doorstep is a sign of marriage in a family Frogs are taking up positions As ambassadors of Lisdoon Their job is to arrive on doorsteps So expect a call soon!