diff --git a/src/mirall/folderwatcher_linux.cpp b/src/mirall/folderwatcher_linux.cpp
index 6f008201d8..a8d522e9b5 100644
--- a/src/mirall/folderwatcher_linux.cpp
+++ b/src/mirall/folderwatcher_linux.cpp
@@ -173,7 +173,13 @@ void FolderWatcherPrivate::slotReceivedNotification(int fd)
         // Note: The name of the changed file and stuff could be taken from
         // the event data structure. That does not happen yet.
         if (event->len > 0 && event->wd > -1) {
-            _parent->changeDetected(QString::fromLocal8Bit(event->name));
+            qDebug() << Q_FUNC_INFO << event->name;
+            if (QByteArray(event->name).startsWith(".csync")) {
+                qDebug() << "ignore journal";
+            } else {
+                const QString p = _watches[event->wd];
+                _parent->changeDetected(p);
+            }
         }
 
         // increment counter