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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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    “There is an old fort in Firmount, Carrigahorig...”

    CBÉS 0530

    Mrs Carroll

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    “There is a holy well in my Parish...”

    CBÉS 0552

    Mrs Carroll, Patrick Carroll

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  3. A Local Wedding

    CBÉS 0559

    Mrs Carroll, Seán Ó Huirlí

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  4. An Old Story

    CBÉS 0579

    John Carroll, Mrs Carroll

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    “Once upon a time there was a priest living in a village and as he was in bed one night a knock came to his door.”

    CBÉS 0593

    Mrs Carroll, Nancy Mc Mahon

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  6. The Mysterious Table

    CBÉS 0630

    Mary Carroll, Mrs Carroll

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  7. A Story about a Man who Was Coming Home Late at Night

    CBÉS 0632

    David Carroll, Mrs Carroll

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  8. A Local Song Named A Day on Loughanlea

    CBÉS 0710

    Mrs Carroll

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  9. A Fairy Story

    CBÉS 0710

    Mrs Carroll

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  10. Travelling Folk

    CBÉS 0710

    Mrs Carroll

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  11. Buying and Selling

    CBÉS 0733

    Jerry Garland, Mrs Carroll

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  12. My Home District

    CBÉS 0733

    Carmel Garland, Mrs Carroll

    Cloghanaskaw, Co. Westmeath

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  13. Lore of Certain Days

    CBÉS 0733

    Imelda Garland, Mrs Carroll

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  14. Proverbs

    CBÉS 0780

    Mrs Carroll, Nancy Baker

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  15. The Hangman's Tree

    CBÉS 0831

    Mrs Carroll

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    “Once upon a time a poor woman was on her way to market. It was very early but she thought it was late because they had no clocks at that time.”

    CBÉS 0863

    Mollie Carroll, Mrs Carroll

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  17. Severe Thunderstorm

    CBÉS 0868

    Josie Carroll, Mrs Carroll

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  18. Local Marriage Customs

    CBÉS 0868

    Josie Carroll, Mrs Carroll

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  19. Lore of Certain Days

    CBÉS 0868

    Josie Carroll, Mrs Carroll

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  20. Travelling Folk

    CBÉS 0868

    Josie Carroll, Mrs Carroll

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