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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. Signs of the Weather

    “When a rainbow was seen it was said that a rainbow in the morning was a shepherds warning...”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Patrick Moran

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    “Years ago, the men inhabiting this district were much better at composing songs than they are at the present day.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Patrick Moran

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    “About four miles from Carrig there is a large estate called Fadden.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Mrs Lehane

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    “In the vieinity of Carrig there is a Mass Rock.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Patrick Moran

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    “About four miles from Riverstown there stands the ruins of an ancient castle.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Patrick Moran

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    “Long ago, the old people delighted in story telling and in giving out riddles.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta

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    “In days gone by marriage customs were more common than nowadays.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Mrs Lehane

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    “The people of old had sayings known as proverbs.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Mrs Lehane

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    “The tiny plants which grow so thickly in the country all have their own cures.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta, Mrs Lehane

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    “In days gone by travelling men or hawkers as they were called, were more plentiful than they are nowadays.”

    CBÉS 0531

    Filoména Ní Dhulchonta

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