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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. An Old Story

    “One night about 40 years ago a man named William Bourke of Ballymacredmond, Backs, Co. Mayo was playing cards in Mr. Cawley's house Knockmore, Backs, Co. Mayo.”

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    Bridie Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  2. An Old Story

    “About 100 years ago the Jacksons, who were living in Mr. Caulfield's house, were after the priests trying to catch them.”

    CBÉS 0151

    Bridie Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  3. Churning

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    Bridie Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  4. Fairy Music

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    Bridie Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  5. A Haunted House

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    Bridie Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  6. A Ghost Story

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    Bridie Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  7. A Prayer

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    Bridie Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  8. Care of the Farm Animals

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    Bridie Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  9. Riddles

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    Mr James Ryan, Paul Ryan

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  10. Piseoga

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    Mr James Ryan, Paul Ryan

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  11. Old Cures

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    Mr James Ryan, Paul Ryan

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  12. Hidden Treasure

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    Martin Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  13. Signs of Weather

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    Martin Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  14. Old Games

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    Martin Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  15. Old Cures

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    Martin Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  16. Piseoga

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    Martin Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  17. A Story

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    Martin Ryan, Mr James Ryan

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  18. Riddles

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    Mr James Ryan, Paul Ryan

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  19. Riddles

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    Mr James Ryan, Philip Ryan

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  20. Proverbs

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    Mr James Ryan, Paul Ryan

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