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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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    “About thirty years ago a man named Reilly lived in Mullahorn.”

    CBÉS 0228

    Mary Smith

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    “In this parish about 35 years ago lived a girl called Quinn.”

    CBÉS 0228

    Mrs Dan Kiernan

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  3. Funerals and Wakes in this Part of the Country 70 Years Ago

    CBÉS 0228

    James Kiernan

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  4. Ghost Story

    CBÉS 0228

    Michael Reilly

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  5. Hidden Treasures

    CBÉS 0228

    Hugh Duffy

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  6. Feats of Strength

    CBÉS 0228

    Hugh Duffy

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  7. Great Mowers

    CBÉS 0228

    Hugh Duffy

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  8. Quick Runners

    CBÉS 0228

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  9. Accounts of Great Storms

    CBÉS 0228

    James Kiernan

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    “A woman named Leavy lived in Fihora about 70 years ago.”

    CBÉS 0228

    Mrs Dan Kiernan

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  11. Local Landlords of Long Ago

    CBÉS 0228

    Hugh Duffy

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  12. A Fairy Story

    CBÉS 0228

    Mrs Kiernan

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  13. Hedge-School in this District

    CBÉS 0228

    Mrs Dan Kiernan

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  14. A Story about Hidden Treasures

    CBÉS 0228

    Mrs Kiernan

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  15. Local Cures

    CBÉS 0228

    Mrs Hugh Duffy

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  16. Fairy Story

    CBÉS 0228

    Mrs Dan Kiernan

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  17. Tricks that Used to Be Played on Halloween

    CBÉS 0228

    Mrs Duffy

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  18. Version of Will-o'-the-Wisp

    CBÉS 0228

    Frank Doyle

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  19. Superstitions Connected with a Forge

    CBÉS 0228

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  20. Marriage Customs in this Part

    CBÉS 0228

    Brigid Kiernan

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