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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. Homemade Toys

    CBÉS 0833

    John Lalor

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  2. A Cat's Cradle

    CBÉS 0833

    John Fitzpatrick

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  3. A Dodge Ball

    CBÉS 0833

    Una Coleman

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  4. A Daisy Chain

    CBÉS 0833

    Brigid Farrell

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  5. Necklace Made from Daisies and a Rush

    CBÉS 0833

    Kathleen Phelan

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  6. A Rag Doll

    CBÉS 0833

    Margaret Doran

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  7. Bow-and-Arrows

    CBÉS 0833

    Denis Meehan

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  8. A Belt

    CBÉS 0833

    Mary Fingleton

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  9. A Necklace

    CBÉS 0833

    Elizabeth Quinn

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  10. Crib - Cradle Bird

    CBÉS 0833

    John Gorman

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  11. Crib - Cradle Bird

    CBÉS 0833

    Patrick Quinn

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  12. Crib - Cradle Bird

    CBÉS 0833

    John Fitzpatrick

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  13. A Paper Ball

    CBÉS 0833

    Joe Lalor

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  14. A Sling

    CBÉS 0833

    John Fitzpatrick

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  15. A Chestnut Whistle

    CBÉS 0833

    John Dunne

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  16. A Funny Story

    CBÉS 0833

    Brigid Farrell, Mrs Farrell

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    “There once was a man who every night heard a Banshee.”

    CBÉS 0833

    Mrs Coleman, Una Coleman

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    “Some years ago there was a man who worked for a farmer.”

    CBÉS 0833

    Elizabeth Quinn, Mr John Quinn

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    “Jim hurried home from mass one Sunday.”

    CBÉS 0833

    Kathleen Molloy, Mr Peter Molloy

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    “This man used to carry carry cards around with him.”

    CBÉS 0833

    Francis Bennett, Mrs Mc Loughlin

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