The Schools’ Collection

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

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    One day long ago a man and his son were out fishing in a boat in Garadice Lough.

    CBÉS 0224

    Gerard Reynolds, John Maxwell

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    One night confessions were being heard in Corlough church 7 miles from Ballinamore.

    CBÉS 0225

    Gerard Reynolds, John Maxwell

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    There is a lough near Drumrielly Church which is believed to be haunted.

    CBÉS 0225

    Gerard Reynolds, John Maxwell

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  4. Witchcraft and Evil Eye

    CBÉS 0226

    Bernadette Leaden, John Maxwell

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  5. Hidden Treasure and Historic Places

    CBÉS 0226

    Bernadette Leaden, John Maxwell

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  6. Local Cures - To Take Out Thorn

    CBÉS 0226

    John Maxwell

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  7. Local Cures - Corn

    CBÉS 0226

    John Maxwell

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  8. Local Cures - Cut

    CBÉS 0226

    John Maxwell

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  9. Story about Carrickmakeegan

    CBÉS 0226

    John Maxwell

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  10. A Fort in Carrickmakeegan

    CBÉS 0226

    John Maxwell

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  11. The Story of a Giant

    CBÉS 0819

    John Maxwell, Mr Edward Coonan

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  12. The Story of a Fort

    CBÉS 0819

    John Maxwell, Mr Michael Maxwell

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  13. A Cure for a Wart

    CBÉS 0819

    John Maxwell, Mr Michael Maxwell

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