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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. (no title)

    “What is it that is full of holes and yet holds water? A sponge”

    CBÉS 0767

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    “There is a well in Derrydare and it is called Lady Well.”

    CBÉS 0767

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  3. (no title)

    “There is an old ruined castle in our town.”

    CBÉS 0767

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  4. (no title)

    “There are four graveyards that I know of in our parish...”

    CBÉS 0767

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  5. (no title)

    “When St Brigid was going to visit an old sick lady.”

    CBÉS 0767

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  6. (no title)

    “This game is Queen, it can be played by any number of children.”

    CBÉS 0767

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  7. Black Man

    CBÉS 0767

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  8. Tig

    CBÉS 0767

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  9. Fool in the Middle

    CBÉS 0767

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  10. Little Dog

    CBÉS 0767

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  11. Slap and Guess

    CBÉS 0767

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  12. Donkey

    CBÉS 0767

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  13. Blind Mans Buff

    CBÉS 0767

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  14. Hide and Go Seek

    CBÉS 0767

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  15. Omens

    CBÉS 0767

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  16. Weather-Signs

    CBÉS 0767

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  17. (no title)

    “Once upon a time a man was going home after playing cards...”

    CBÉS 0767

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  18. (no title)

    “The old Catholic church of Longford was built at the end of the street.”

    CBÉS 0767

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  19. (no title)

    “In Bridge Street there is a castle it is not in ruins yet, because there is an old lady living in it.”

    CBÉS 0767

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  20. (no title)

    “The Present Main St of Longford was once a lane leading to Farnagh...”

    CBÉS 0767

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