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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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    “If you want a cream coloured article not to fade, boil it and put a fist of hay in the water.”

    CBÉS 0282

    Janie Holand, Mrs Crowley

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  2. An Gobán Saor

    CBÉS 0282

    Eileen Cronin, Mr James Cotter

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  3. The Copper Mine in Borlinn

    CBÉS 0282

    Eileen Cronin

    Inchinarihen, Co. Cork

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  4. A Story about Daniel O' Connell

    CBÉS 0282

    Mary O' Sullivan, Mr James Cotter

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  5. Prayer

    CBÉS 0282

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  6. The Prayer

    CBÉS 0282

    Mary A. Crowley

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    “The following story is told about a man who lived in Borlinn long ago, who was supposed to be saved from misfortune by his dead relations.”

    CBÉS 0282

    Eileen Cronin

    Inchinarihen, Co. Cork

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    “I live in Ardnagashel.”

    CBÉS 0282

    Eillen Mc Carthy

    Ardnagashel, Co. Cork

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  9. Léim an tSagairt

    CBÉS 0282

    Mary O' Sullivan

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  10. Poll na nDaoine

    CBÉS 0282

    Kathleen O' Sullivan

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  11. Leact

    CBÉS 0282

    Denis Flynn, Donnchadh Ní Scollaidhe

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  12. Galláin

    CBÉS 0282

    Con O Sullivan

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  13. Funny Stories

    CBÉS 0282

    Nora Cronin

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  14. A Funny Story

    CBÉS 0282

    Kathleen O' Sullivan

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  15. Blood Puddings

    CBÉS 0282

    Janie Holland

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  16. Piseogs Connected with May Day

    CBÉS 0282

    Denis Flynn

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  17. Funeral Customs Here

    CBÉS 0282

    Nora Cronin

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  18. The Banshee

    CBÉS 0282

    Mary O' Sullivan

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  19. Currakeal

    CBÉS 0282

    Denis O Leary

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  20. A Story of Making Wine from Heather

    CBÉS 0282

    Denis Flynn

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