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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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    “Once upon a time a man lived in Inagh who had a charm for making people dance...”

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  2. Éadaí

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  3. Seanchas i dtaobh na hAimsire

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  4. Cruatan

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  5. Seancheirdeanna

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  6. Leigheasanna

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  7. Laethanta Áirithe

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  8. Lucht Siúil

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    Thomas Murphy

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    “A woman living in Clounlaheen wanted soap for domestic purposes, and hearing that the price of soap in Milltown was 2 1/2d and in Ennis 2d she chose to go to Ennis for the 2d soap rather than lose an extra 1/2d on the soap in Milltown Malbay...”

    CBÉS 0625

    Jack Dillon

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  10. Tinkers

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  11. Bóithre an Cheantair

    CBÉS 0625

    Jack Lone Mc Guane

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  12. Luibheanna

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    “It is said that the Crown of Thorns put on Our Lord was made from whitethorn and it is not right for anybody to have a whitethorn walking stick...”

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    “Níl ac cúpla luibheanna san áit seo go bhfuil nimh ionta "hemlock" agus "meacan a' táthú"...”

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  15. Ainmhithe na Feirme

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  16. Cúram na gCos

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  17. An Gabha agus an Cheárta

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  18. An Tiarna Talún

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  19. Seanscéal

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    Tim Murphy

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  20. Amhrán

    “Pollcoum is a beauty spot”

    CBÉS 0625

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