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

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  1. The Hidden Treasure in Shranamona

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

    Srahnamanragh, Co. Mayo

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  2. The Month of February

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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    “I see His blood upon the rose...”

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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  4. You Must Never Play with Dogs Now

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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  5. The Appearance of the Country

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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    “The beauty of the springtime in our land owes much to the golden flower of the furze...”

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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  7. The Bill is Filled with Nerves for the Purpose

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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  8. A Prayer

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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    “On New Years day the daylight lengthens as far as a cock's crow carries.”

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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  10. The Primroses Are to Be Seen Here and

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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  11. Station of Bunmore Well

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

    Bunmore West, Co. Mayo

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  12. Athscríobhadh

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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    “Dear Mother, ¶ I would like if you would give me the price of a black dress for the summer.”

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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    “The night fell dark on Limerick...”

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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  17. The Month of April

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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    “When I got into the long grass the sun was not yet risen...”

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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  19. The Heart of the Ship Master is

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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  20. Easter

    CBÉS 0131C

    Bríghid Ní Ódhra

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