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This is a collection of folklore compiled by schoolchildren in Ireland in the 1930s. More information

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    “In olden times the parish of Nohaval Daly extended from Rathduane to the source of the Blackwater at Meenganine.”

    CBÉS 0357

    James D. O' Sullivan

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    “It is remarkable that of the many great chieftains of the O'Keeffes of Dunhallow almost the only one whose memory survives in local legend is the outlaw Donald Casga.”

    CBÉS 0357

    Ned Buckley

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    “Bhí Eoghan Ruadh ag aodhaireacht...”

    CBÉS 0357

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    “Con Cremin lived in Tureen formerly called the brown lands.”

    CBÉS 0357

    Hanna O' Connell, John O' Connell

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    “The landlord in Scrahan was archdeacon Bland...”

    CBÉS 0357

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    “In the year 1904 a great story swept over the district.”

    CBÉS 0357

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  7. Local Cures

    CBÉS 0357

    Hanna O' Connell, John O' Connell

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  8. Signs of Bad Weather

    CBÉS 0357

    Patrick O' Connor

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    “Finian bán used sleep on the back of a ditch.”

    CBÉS 0357

    Patrick O' Connor

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  10. Bread

    CBÉS 0357

    Hanna O' Connell, John O' Connell

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    “Ellen Bradley of Neentafluck used go round during the famine providing food for the poor.”

    CBÉS 0357

    James Daly

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    “The parish priest of Boherbue known as Fr Nocton was on holidays...”

    CBÉS 0357

    Hanna O' Connell, John O' Connell

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