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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. School Games

    CBÉS 0465

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    “Gáirdín an Aitinn: a furzy field in farm of Patk. Shea, Doon, Tahilla...”

    CBÉS 0465

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  3. School Games - Blackwater Bridge

    CBÉS 0465

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  4. Evil Eye

    CBÉS 0465

    Mrs Hussay

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  5. Evil Eye

    CBÉS 0465

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  6. Folk-Tale

    CBÉS 0465

    Mr Denis O' Sullivan

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    “Gáirdín a' Líonta: a field west of J. C. O' Sullivan's house in Direenamacken Blackwater...”

    CBÉS 0465

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  8. Folk-Tale

    CBÉS 0465

    Mrs Michael Nash

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    “Two spoons ion the saucer or cup at tea-time is supposed to indicate that the owner will be left a widower (or widow) and will remarry!...”

    CBÉS 0465

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    “Cnoch dubh: a hill of dark coloured shale rock above house of John Jones Blackwater...”

    CBÉS 0465

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    “Signs of approaching death according to folk-lore of this locality vary after for different families...”

    CBÉS 0465

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  12. Folk-Tale

    CBÉS 0465

    Mrs John Connell

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  13. Folk-Tale - Darby Gallivan

    CBÉS 0465

    Patrick Mahony

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    “Sean an iubhair: a hollow in farm of Daniel O Donoghue Direenamackion Blackwater...”

    CBÉS 0465

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  15. Cattle Cures

    CBÉS 0465

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    “Bolg an Uachra: Name of rack between Sherky Island and Mainland...”

    CBÉS 0465

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  17. Dún Coille - Dunkilla

    CBÉS 0465

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  18. Folk-Tale

    CBÉS 0465

    Denis O' Sullivan

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    “A man was driving home from Sneem alone with horse and cart...”

    CBÉS 0465

    Denis O' Sullivan

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    “A man was driving home from Sneem alone with horse and cart...”

    CBÉS 0465

    Denis O' Sullivan

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