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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. Place Names - Poll a' Chapaill

    CBÉS 0047

    Patrick Lynch

    Kiltartan, Co. Galway

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  2. A Story

    “Once upon a time there lived in a forge a blacksmith and his wife and mother.”

    CBÉS 0150

    Annie Brogan, Patrick Lynch

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    “There was once a man a long time ago living in Derrymonan.”

    CBÉS 0150

    Kathleen Lynch, Patrick Lynch

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    “Once upon a time there lived a man who made noggins”

    CBÉS 0150

    Kathleen Lynch, Patrick Lynch

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    “There was once a man a very long time ago living in Tavanaghmore, which is a mountainous district situated between Foxford and Ballina.”

    CBÉS 0150

    Kathleen Lynch, Patrick Lynch

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    “There was once a man and his wife living together.”

    CBÉS 0150

    Kathleen Lynch, Patrick Lynch

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    “There was once a man who had three cows.”

    CBÉS 0150

    Kathleen Lynch, Patrick Lynch

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    “There was once a priest who kept a servant boy.”

    CBÉS 0150

    Kathleen Lynch, Patrick Lynch

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    “Once upon a time there was a man who was very poor.”

    CBÉS 0150

    Kathleen Lynch, Patrick Lynch

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    “Once upon a time there lived an old piper who had no sense.”

    CBÉS 0150

    Kathleen Lynch, Patrick Lynch

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    “One day a man was drawing home his turf from the bog with his ass and cart.”

    CBÉS 0150

    Patrick Lynch, Thomas Ferguson

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  12. Hidden Treasure

    CBÉS 0210

    Frank Kelly, Patrick Lynch

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  13. Hidden Treasure

    CBÉS 0210

    Frank Kelly, Patrick Lynch

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  14. Clothes Made Locally

    CBÉS 0210

    Patrick Lynch

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  15. Local Heroes

    CBÉS 0210

    Patrick Lynch

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  16. Local Patron Saint

    CBÉS 0210

    Patrick Lynch

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  17. A Funny Story

    CBÉS 0242

    Nora Kenny, Patrick Lynch

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  18. Local Names in My School District

    CBÉS 0262

    Bridie Lynch, Patrick Lynch

    Runnamoat, Co. Roscommon

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  19. Old Crafts

    CBÉS 0359

    Patrick Lynch, Timothy Lynch

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  20. Our Holy Wells

    CBÉS 0359

    Patrick Lynch, Timothy Lynch

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