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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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    “Beside the main entrance to a demesne in this county, there is a a tall tree.”

    CBÉS 0507

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    “Out the same gate, beside which grows the tree of the withered branch, the "midnight hunt" has often been seen to come; and once a number of men chatting hear that gate late at night were startled to hear a carriage drive furiously down the avenue.”

    CBÉS 0507

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  3. St Brigid's Eve

    CBÉS 0573

    Tomás Ruiséal

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  4. Moran's Castle

    CBÉS 0573

    Mr Edward Murphy

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  5. Canathaobh nár Críochnaíodh Caisleán Bun Inbhir riamh

    CBÉS 0583

    Pilib Ó Ciarmaic

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  6. Kilmurray Fairs and the Priest's Curse

    CBÉS 0625

    Áine Ní Chathasaigh, George Morrissey

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  7. A Story

    CBÉS 0631

    Michael Corry

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  8. Camphire, Lismore Co. Waterford

    CBÉS 0640

    James Cashman

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  9. Mallacht

    CBÉS 0645

    Cáit de Bháil, Pádruig de Bháil

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  10. Scéalta i dtaobh Lord Waterford

    CBÉS 0650

    Mrs Fitzgerald, Pádraig Mac Gearailt

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  11. Rakeeragh School

    CBÉS 0958

    P. Brennan

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  12. Coolmain House

    CBÉS 0958

    J. Boyd

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  13. The Floating Stone of Inch Island

    CBÉS 0963

    John Hastings

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  14. Stories - The Red Clay of Derrylina

    CBÉS 0976

    Maggie Coffey, Mrs Coffey

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