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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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    “In the townland of Dysart there is an old graveyard. Long ago, there used to be buried there unbaptised children but it is all filled up now.”

    CBÉS 1031

    John Mc Groary, Mrs Rose Mc Groary

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    “Once upon a time there was a wild deer in the parish of Inver.”

    CBÉS 1031

    James Mc Gready, John Mc Groary

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    “Once upon a time there was a man and a woman getting married.”

    CBÉS 1031

    James Mc Gready, John Mc Groary

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    “Once upon a time there lived in the town land of Drumkeelan (and) a man and his name was Pat Doherty. He was a great candle-maker.”

    CBÉS 1031

    James Mc Gready, John Mc Groary

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    “Once upon a time there was a family of the Wards going round begging bread and potaotes.”

    CBÉS 1031

    Charles Mc Groary, John Mc Groary

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    “Once upon a time Fionn Mac Cumhaill was out hunting with his men and it came on very late.”

    CBÉS 1031

    Charles Mc Groary, John Mc Groary

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    “In the townland of Meeatagart there is a man named Connie McGroar and he has a field of meadow beside a river in which there are old tombstones facing the south.”

    CBÉS 1031

    Charles Mc Groary, John Mc Groary

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