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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. (no title)

    “Therese are many old stories of very strong men who lived in this district long ago.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “Every kind of animal makes its own peculiar kind of nest for rearing its young.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “There was a ghost seen at a place known as Purdon's gate now the entrance into Connor's wood at Egmont Churchtown.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “In our farm there is a little field called "Páircín-na-Luaicre" which means the little rushy field.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “There is a field in Kilcrogan belonging to Miss Cowhy called, "Páirc-na-gcapall".”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “There is a field in Coolcoum called "Bual Anáirde".”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “Long ago it was very hard for people to do anything during the night owing to bad light.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “When making candles long ago the tallow and all other kinds of fats were rendered in great pots over a roaring fire.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “They had no matches long ago.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “Long ago they had a very hardshipping way of making flour”

    CBÉS 0368

    Mr John Coghlan, Patrick Irwin

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    “Long ago people made their own clothes.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Mr John Coghlan, Sam Costelloe

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    “The "White Boys" were a secret society.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “In the year 1822 the "White Boys" attacked the Police Barracks in Churchtown.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “There was a teacher kept in my Great Grandfather's house at Ballyvahan about eighty four years ago.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “Once upon a time all the hares held a big meeting.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “In our old house there is a quarter of a beast hanging in the chimney and it must be there for over a hundred years.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “Long ago houses were made altogether different to what they are now.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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  18. (no title)

    “To night of the 23rd of June is the eve of St. John's Day.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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    “Nearly two - hundred years ago Owen-Roe O' Sullivan worked for a farmer in this district.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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  20. (no title)

    “Owen-Roe taught a class in Annagh.”

    CBÉS 0368

    Matthew Coghlan, Mr John Coghlan

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