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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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    “Years ago, well-to-do people always wore Paisley shawls...”

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    “Long ago in the farmhouse...”

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    “Long ago when a poor person would die...”

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    “Some years ago, the square outside...”

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    “Butterley's boat - a little boat which crossed over...”

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    “Along the banks of the Boyne...”

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    “About sixty years ago...”

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    “Farriers - old blacksmiths...”

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    “In Drogheda...”

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    “About sixty years ago...”

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    “Long ago, coal vessels, (masted)...”

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    “A man named Connor, who lived in Bolton St...”

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    “About forty-five years ago, before the bicycle was invented...”

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    “Some years ago there was a hall in Coolrath...”

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    “Many old stories are told about Tullyallen.”

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    Tullyallen, Co. Louth

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  16. Footballing

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  17. A Funny Story

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  18. Old Song

    “I used to over-sleep myself each morn...”

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  19. Funny Story

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  20. Legends - High Over All

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