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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. Scéal

    “Nuair a fuair Ruaidhrí Ó Flaithbheartaigh as an bPáirc bás, bhí muinntir na háite ag rádh go raibh go leor airgid i bhfolach i sean-bhallaí an tighe.”

    CBÉS 0063

    Diarmuid Ó Fátharta

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  2. Seanscéal - Iontas Mór

    CBÉS 0063

    Seán Ó Feínneadha

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  3. An Old Story

    CBÉS 0104

    Bridie Keane, Mary Keane

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  4. Scéal Grinn

    CBÉS 0127

    Edward Conlon, Michael Gallagher

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  5. A Story

    CBÉS 0271

    Patsy Dunnery, Tom Henry

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  6. A Story

    CBÉS 0413

    Eibhlís Nic Aodhagáin, John O' Shea

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  7. (no title)

    “Bhí rí 'na chómhnuidhe i gCaisleán Ráthchonáin na céadta bliadhain ó shoin agus bhí arm mhór aige.”

    CBÉS 0423

    Tomás Mac an t Saoir

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  8. Hidden Treasure

    CBÉS 0448

    David Daly, David O Connor

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  9. Story of the Flint Box

    CBÉS 0472

    K. Spillane

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  10. (no title)

    “One time an old soldier came home saying "left, right" until he met an old witch.”

    CBÉS 0513

    Michael Mullins, Patrick Gallahue

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  11. The Magic Lamp

    CBÉS 0514

    Mrs Davern, William Davern

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  12. An Old Story

    CBÉS 0768

    Kevin Doherty

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  13. A Funny Story

    CBÉS 0903

    Mr S. Lennon, Padraig Lennon

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  14. Man and Blue Light

    CBÉS 1123

    Neil Mc Gee, Pat Mc Daid

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