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The Main Manuscript Collection

This collection includes every aspect of the Irish oral tradition. New volumes are added on a regular basis. More information

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  1. (no title)

    “Ballyvourney Abbey (situated on the Borders of Cork and Kerry) is an ancient abbey...”

    CBÉ 0042

    Lore

    12 January 1929

    Annie O' Callaghan

  2. All Hallows' Eve Customs

    CBÉ 0042

    Lore

    27 December 1928

    James O' Connell

  3. (no title)

    “There was an old woman and the people used to say she had the power of cursing things.”

    CBÉ 0042

    Lore

    27 December 1928

    James O' Connell

  4. (no title)

    “In Falcarragh if a cat passes in front of a corpse they kill it immediately.”

    CBÉ 0042

    Lore

    27 December 1928

    James O' Connell

  5. May Eve

    CBÉ 0042

    Lore

    10 April 1929

    Mrs. Kelly

  6. May Day

    CBÉ 0042

    Lore

    10 April 1929

    Mrs. Kelly

  7. (no title)

    “When a cow has calved before milking her people make the sign of the cross...”

    CBÉ 0042

    Lore

    c. 1929

  8. (no title)

    “Beneath Mushera Mór near Millstreet there is a circle of Gallanes...”

    CBÉ 0042

    Lore

    21 March 1929

    Liam Ó Cróinín

  9. (no title)

    “There is a place outside Doneraile called Labba Vaccan...”

    CBÉ 0042

    Lore

    21 March 1929

    Liam Ó Cróinín

  10. An Glas Gamhnaigh

    CBÉ 0042

    Lore

    21 March 1929

    Liam Ó Cróinín

  11. (no title)

    “There is a holy well called Moloo well on and on the 3rd of August a great patron day is held there. ”

    CBÉ 0042

    Lore

    c. 1929