The Schools’ Collection

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

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  1. Hidden Treasure

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    Kate Fagan, Patrick Dolan

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  2. Wake and Funeral Customs

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    Bridget Hand, John Hand

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  3. Games at Wakes

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    Michael Clavan

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  4. Folklore Prayers

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    Patrick Dolan

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  5. Boxty

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    Joseph Flynn

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  6. Balrath

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    Miss Fagan

    Balrath, Co. Westmeath

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  7. Sow Eats Kid - Amusing Castlepollard Case

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    Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath

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  8. Wayside Crosses

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    Mrs Fagan

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  9. Newtown Chapel

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    Annie Smyth, Thomas Fagan

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  10. Grissets, Tally-Irons and Candlesticks

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    Kate Fagan, Patrick Dolan

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  11. Funny Story

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    Kate Fagan, Patrick Dolan

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  12. Lime Kilns

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    Mary Gillooley, Mrs Mulligan

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  13. Poteen-Making

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    Michael Clavan, Peter Clavan

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  14. Local Place Names

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    Bridget Hand, John Hand

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  15. Basket-Making

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    Bridget Hand, John Hand

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  16. Basket-Making

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    Annie Smyth, Hughy Cooney

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  17. Local Cures

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    Bridget Hand, John Hand

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  18. Funny Story

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    Joseph Flynn, Patrick Flynn

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  19. Wake and Funeral Customs

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    Joseph Flynn, Patrick Flynn

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  20. The Famine

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    Annie Smyth, Thomas Fagan

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