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This is a collection of folklore compiled by schoolchildren in Ireland in the 1930s. More information

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  1. The Origin of Lough Colmcille

    CBÉS 1030

    Alice Duffy, John Duffy

    Lough Columcille, Co. Donegal

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  2. Weather-Lore in Our District

    CBÉS 1030

    Michael Smith, William Moore

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  3. Story

    “In olden times in this district there was a fairy cow.”

    CBÉS 1030

    Fredrick Mc Gurran, Margaret Mc Gurran

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  4. Story

    “Once upon a time there was a wishing well in this district that belonged to the fairies.”

    CBÉS 1030

    Bella Devanny, Brian Devanny

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  5. Story

    “Once upon a time there was very rich land in the place where Lough Gowna now stands.”

    CBÉS 1030

    Edward Moore, Michael Smith

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  6. Strange Festival Customs in Our District

    CBÉS 1030

    Michael Smith

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  7. Penal Times in Our District

    CBÉS 1030

    Brian Devanny, Brigid Devanny

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  8. Ancient Ruins in Our District

    CBÉS 1030

    Bella Devanny, Brian Devanny

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  9. Ancient Ruins in Our District

    CBÉS 1030

    Kathleen Cleary, Philip Cleary

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  10. Story

    “Once upon a time there lived in Ireland a family who were very poor.”

    CBÉS 1030

    Bernard Mc Gonigle, Jack Harkin

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  11. Story

    “There was a King once upon a time who was very sick.”

    CBÉS 1030

    Bernard Gonigle, Jack Harkin

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  12. Story

    “Once upon a time there lived a king who had twelve beautiful daughters.”

    CBÉS 1030

    Bernard Gonigle, Jack Harkin

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  13. Story

    “Once upon a time there lived in Ireland a man known as Paddy who was very poor.”

    CBÉS 1030

    Thomas Morrow

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  14. Local Cures

    CBÉS 1030

    Eddie Moore, Michael Smith

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  15. Local Cures

    CBÉS 1030

    Anthony Cleary, Kathleen Cleary

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  16. Local Cures

    CBÉS 1030

    Bella Devenny, Brian Devenny

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  17. Our Local Patron Saint

    CBÉS 1030

    Anthony Cleary, Kathleen Cleary

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  18. Herbs

    CBÉS 1030

    Michael Smith

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  19. Bread of Olden Times

    CBÉS 1030

    Anthony Cleary, Kathleen Cleary

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  20. The Games I Play

    CBÉS 1030

    Jack Harkin

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