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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 a lough near Drumrielly Church which is believed to be haunted.”

    CBÉS 0225

    Gerard Reynolds, John Maxwell

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  2. Cavan Heroes

    CBÉS 0975

    Mary Farrelley

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    “Corliss School is about two miles from where a hedge school was conducted by a man named Spurry...”

    CBÉS 0983

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  4. Folklore

    CBÉS 0989

    Hugh Sheridan

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  5. Hunting

    CBÉS 0989

    Hugh Sheridan

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  6. Philip O Reilly - Earl of Cavan

    CBÉS 1003

    J. Drury, Mr Pat Farrelly

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  7. Myles the Slasher

    CBÉS 1003

    J. Drury, Mr Brian Daly

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  8. The Monastery of Skeagh

    CBÉS 1015

    S. Dogherty, Thomas J. Barron

    Skeagh, Co. Cavan

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  9. Myles the Slasher

    CBÉS 1022

    Frank O' Hare

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