The Schools’ Collection

This is a collection of folklore compiled by schoolchildren in Ireland in the 1930s. More information

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  1. List of Words Locally Used (Phonetic Spelling)

    CBÉS 0250

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    An old prayer which I heard my grandfather say when he heard a whirlwind...

    CBÉS 0250

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  3. Ethnographic 1934-1937

    CBÉS 0250

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  4. Classification Colour of Hair 1934-1937

    CBÉS 0250

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  5. Classification Colour of Eyes 1934-1937

    CBÉS 0250

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    The local tradition of Fionn makes him out as a giant and a kind of a buffoon.

    CBÉS 0250

    F. Mc Glynn

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    There is a tradition of Sarsfield around here.

    CBÉS 0250

    J. Mc Loughlin

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    I heard my Grandfather tell of the Famine times.

    CBÉS 0250

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    The local estate belonged to the French family.

    CBÉS 0250

    P. Mc Grath

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  10. Faction Fights

    CBÉS 0250

    John Beirne

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    There is scarcely a family around but has a nickname, although the most of them are English appellations.

    CBÉS 0250

    Peter Carney

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    The most interesting historical place near the school is the Mass hole

    CBÉS 0250

    J. Mc Keon

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    There once existed a monastery at Lahask about a mile and a half to the East of the school here.

    CBÉS 0250

    J. Cummins

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    There were several local industries in this district.

    CBÉS 0250

    John Horan

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  15. Topographic

    CBÉS 0250

    M. Mc Glynn

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  16. Herbal Remedies

    CBÉS 0250

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  17. Charms

    CBÉS 0250

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  18. Families Where Cures Existed

    CBÉS 0250

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    There are several traditions locally of St. Patrick.

    CBÉS 0250

    F. Mc Glynn

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    The local saint is St. Eithne (Ina).

    CBÉS 0250

    Peter Breslin

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