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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. During the Penal Times

    CBÉS 0059

    John Linnane

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    “A man lived in Coxtown about thirty years ago named Martin Linnane.”

    CBÉS 0059

    John Linnane

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  3. Local Forge

    CBÉS 0496

    Denis Sullivan, John Linnane

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    “Three miles from Turlough School there is a small village...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “Once upon a time a man was going to a fair. ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Maureen Linnane

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    “There is the ruins of an old school...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “The oldest trade around here was scutching flax. ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “The priests had hard times during the Penal Days. ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “We play many games at school...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Maureen Linnane

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    “Every farmer sows potatoes now. ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “On Christmas night every house lights one big candle. ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “There are many Kileen's in this parish...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Maureen Linnane

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