The Schools’ Collection

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

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  1. A Story

    CBÉS 0104

    Maureen Walshe, Patrick Walshe

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  2. A Story

    There was once a lazy man in a field and a few other men with him so they told him that if he would dig under this bótholán he would get a pot of gold.

    CBÉS 0150

    Edward Kirby, Patrick Walshe

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  3. A Story

    There was once a man and he was a protestant.

    CBÉS 0150

    Edward Kirby, Patrick Walshe

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  4. Trades - Thatching

    CBÉS 0395

    Patrick Walshe

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  5. Festivals - Shrove

    CBÉS 0395

    Patrick Walshe

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  6. Herbs

    CBÉS 0411

    Bridie Walshe, Patrick Walshe

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  7. A Fire

    CBÉS 0513

    Maura Walshe, Patrick Walshe

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  8. Ballyquin High Stone

    CBÉS 0654

    Patrick Walshe

    Ballyquin, Co. Waterford

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  9. Historical

    CBÉS 0777

    Mrs Walshe, Patrick Walshe

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  10. Historical

    CBÉS 0777

    Mr Patrick Walshe, Patrick Walshe

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  11. The History of Our Townland

    CBÉS 0805

    Brigid Connolly, Patrick Walshe

    Ballina, Co. Offaly

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  12. Old Poets

    CBÉS 0805

    Bridget Connolly, Patrick Walshe

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  13. Holy Wells

    CBÉS 0805

    Bridget Connolly, Patrick Walshe

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    Once upon a time there were men drinkin' in a public house near a grave yard.

    CBÉS 0882

    Anthony Walshe, Patrick Walshe

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  15. A Hidden Treasure

    CBÉS 0902

    Patrick Walshe, Peggie Brennan

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