The Schools’ Collection

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

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  1. An Old Hag

    CBÉS 0167

    Evelyn Kelly, John Magennis

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  2. How Coolaney and Collooney Got Their Names

    CBÉS 0172

    James Walker, Joe Walker

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  3. A Local Story

    CBÉS 0173

    John Scanlon, Peggie Maye

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  4. An Barra Stíol

    CBÉS 0173

    Michael Neary, Thomas Hurley

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  5. A Story

    CBÉS 0190

    Felix Gallagher

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  6. A Witch Tale

    CBÉS 0195

    Pat Flynn

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  7. A Witch

    CBÉS 0200

    Erwin Armstrong, John Armstrong

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  8. A Witch

    CBÉS 0202

    Alice Dolan, James Travers

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  9. Witchery

    CBÉS 0217

    Patrick Faughnan

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  10. Witchcraft and Evil Eye

    CBÉS 0226

    Bernadette Leaden, John Maxwell

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  11. Story

    CBÉS 0243

    Mrs Michael Finnegan, Nellie Cafferky

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  12. A Witch Story

    CBÉS 0263

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  13. Cailleach i mBéarra

    CBÉS 0277

    Ellen Murphy, Seán Ó Súilleabháin

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  14. Cailleacha

    CBÉS 0283

    J. Barry

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  15. Maura Gaelach

    CBÉS 0311

    Mary O' Leary, Mr J. Walsh

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    On the road near Rossmore a priest was killed by a family called Hawkins.

    CBÉS 0311

    Mary O' Leary, Mr J. Walsh

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  17. Máire Gaelach

    CBÉS 0311

    Jerry Collins, Michael Crowley

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  18. A Story

    CBÉS 0314

    Ada Tanner, Mrs Calnan

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  19. A Story

    CBÉS 0314

    Bob Moore, John Shorten

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  20. Witchcraft - Máire Ní Chearbhaill

    CBÉS 0315

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