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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. An Bás agus an Peacach

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, Máire Bean Uí Ailledéa

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  2. Marthain Phádraig

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, Máire Ní Coinceanáin

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    “A pheacaigh uaibhreach féach suas agus déan an aithrighe cruaidh”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, Máire Bean Uí Ailledéa

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    “In olden times an old smith resided in Dunmore”

    CBÉS 0037

    Michael Glennon, Rita Glennon

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    “Long ago it was said that in the centre of the old castle stood a large stone under which was gold an d it was said that whoever got the gold could have it.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Mr P. Molloy, Rita O' Keeffe

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    “When Hosty came to Ireland he was invited to a feast which was held in Moire's castle.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Bernie Greaney, Mrs Greaney

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  7. An Siota agus A Mháthair

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, Micheál Ó Riain

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    “About ninety years ago, a blacksmith lived in Knockroe, four miles from Dunmore, Co. Galway.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, Mrs Halliday

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    “Frank Flaherty (deceased) who was a great sportsman and fond of shooting told this story of his own experience.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, Mrs M. Halliday

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    “Some years ago it was customary to ride on horseback behind their husbands.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, Mrs M. Halliday

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  11. The Piper and the Puca

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, Philomena Keelaghan

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  12. Good Weather Guides

    CBÉS 0037

    Mary Lyons

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  13. Wet Weather Guides

    CBÉS 0037

    Ena Charles

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  14. Superstition

    CBÉS 0037

    Florrie Cunningham

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  15. Superstition

    “One night a drunkard who was hunch back as on his way from town and he fell asleep on the roadside.”

    CBÉS 0037

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  16. Superstition

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa

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  17. Matchmaking and Marriage Customs

    CBÉS 0037

    Edward Donelon, Eibhlin Ní Ailledéa

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  18. Fairies

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, John Robinson

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  19. Cnoc an Aifrinn

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, John Robinson

    Killimor, Co. Galway

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    “On the evening of the Battle of Aughrim, 12th July 1696 tradition states that a party of Irish soldiers retreating from the battle crossed the river that flows past here at Ahawnduv...”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, John Robinson

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