03/06/2026
If anyone has any 'old' sayings, pop them in the comments and we will submit the form to Rural Action, or submit your own via the link below 😁 We can't wait to read them and hopefully bring back some old memories.
‘Never cast a clout til May is out’
🌾 Do you remember the sayings your granny, granda, mum, dad or neighbour used to say?
Or maybe something that still makes you laugh every time you hear it?😄
We’re creating ‘A Little Book of Rural Sayings’, a special fundraising book celebrating the humour, wisdom, folklore and everyday language that has shaped rural life for generations💚
We’re inviting people across rural Northern Ireland and the border counties of Donegal, Cavan, Sligo, Leitrim, Monaghan and Louth to share the sayings, phrases and bits of inherited wisdom that deserve to be remembered and passed on.
From weather lore and farmyard humour to old-time advice and local sayings. Every contribution helps preserve the voices and traditions of rural communities for future generations.
✨ Every submission also helps support our Rural Action Awards, funding volunteer-led projects that help rural communities thrive.
📖 Each form can include up to 3 sayings
📬 Send in as many forms as you like
📅 Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026
👉 Submit your sayings here: https://bit.ly/RuralSayingsBook
📞 Prefer to share by phone? Call us on +44 (0)28 8648 0900
Please note: while we may not be able to include every saying in the final book, every contribution will be treasured ❤️