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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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    “Near Boradale estate the river Bora flows and near a rocky place in the river there is a deep hole.”

    CBÉS 0893

    David Mc Dermott

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    “There was once a half-tinker who went around swopping and selling asses and different kinds of animals.”

    CBÉS 0893

    David Mc Dermott

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    “There are many names given to fields, crosses or bridges after former owners or after things that happened at them.”

    CBÉS 0893

    Lillian Russell, Mrs Russell

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    “There are many old ruins in almost every district in Ireland and there is generally a lot of history attached to them.”

    CBÉS 0893

    David Mc Dermott

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    “Many stories are told about Leprechauns.”

    CBÉS 0893

    Dorothy Black, Mr O' Brian

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  6. Old Crafts

    CBÉS 0893

    Dorothy Black, Mrs Black

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    “The following is a description of how the game of Marbles is played in this district.”

    CBÉS 0893

    David Mc Dermott

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    “The following is an account of severe weather in this district.”

    CBÉS 0893

    David Mc Dermott

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    “There are many places in this district which fairies are supposed to inhabit...”

    CBÉS 0893

    David Mc Dermott

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  10. Signs of Weather

    CBÉS 0893

    David Mc Dermott

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  11. Herbs

    CBÉS 0893

    Lilian Russell

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  12. Old Houses

    CBÉS 0893

    David Mc Dermott

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  13. Fairy Forts

    CBÉS 0893

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  14. Old Houses

    CBÉS 0893

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  15. Old Ruins

    CBÉS 0893

    Mr Ordmond

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  16. Old Houses

    CBÉS 0893

    Olive Smithson

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  17. Old Home-Industries

    CBÉS 0893

    Christopher Smithson

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