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The Schools’ Collection

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

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  1. Folklore, A Gale

    CBÉS 0033

    John Moran, Patrick Moran

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  2. Folklore, Marriage Customs

    CBÉS 0033

    John Moran, Patrick Moran

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  3. Folklore, Weather Signs

    CBÉS 0033

    John Moran, Patrick Moran

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  4. Famous Men

    CBÉS 0128

    Patrick Moran

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  5. A Funny Story

    CBÉS 0128

    Patrick Moran

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  6. Fairy Forts

    CBÉS 0215

    Patrick Moran

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    “Once upon a time there was a man who lost his way. He was walking along a road at twelve o'clock at night...”

    CBÉS 0224

    Patrick Moran, Tommy Harrison

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  8. Athletic

    CBÉS 0226

    Francis Moran, Patrick Moran

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  9. Old Houses

    CBÉS 0253

    Eileen Mac Donald, Patrick Moran

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  10. Signs of the Weather

    “When a rainbow was seen it was said that a rainbow in the morning was a shepherds warning...”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Patrick Moran

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    “Years ago, the men inhabiting this district were much better at composing songs than they are at the present day.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Patrick Moran

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    “In the vieinity of Carrig there is a Mass Rock.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Patrick Moran

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    “About four miles from Riverstown there stands the ruins of an ancient castle.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Patrick Moran

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  14. Holy Wells - Saint Patrick's Well

    CBÉS 0747

    Davy Lynam, Patrick Moran

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  15. Funny Stories

    CBÉS 0747

    Patrick Moran, Teresa Allen

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  16. Old Schools

    CBÉS 0747

    Kathleen Duffy, Patrick Moran

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  17. Old Crafts

    CBÉS 0747

    Mrs Moran, Patrick Moran

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  18. Old Crafts

    CBÉS 0747

    Annie Gannon, Patrick Moran

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    “In the townsland of Legan there is a field called the Blue Bottoms...”

    CBÉS 0747

    Francis Cassels, Patrick Moran

    Legan, Co. Westmeath

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  20. Local Place Names

    CBÉS 0747

    Albert Moran, Patrick Moran

    Ballycloghduff (Molston), Co. Westmeath

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