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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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    “There is a rath in the townsland of Garrdreen in the parish of Taghmon.”

    CBÉS 0883

    Fintan Cooper

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  2. (no title)

    “In the townland of Coolaw in the parish of Taghmon about a century ago there lived a man named Michael Walsh.”

    CBÉS 0883

    Fintan Cooper

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    “About 160 years ago in the townsland of Trinity in the parish of Taghmon there lived a John Hayes.”

    CBÉS 0883

    Fintan Cooper

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    “In the townland of Tottenhamgreen about three miles outside the village of Taghmon there is a big house.”

    CBÉS 0883

    Fintan Cooper

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    “In the townland of Killburn about two miles outside the village of Taghmon there lived an old man named Mr White.”

    CBÉS 0883

    Fintan Cooper

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    “One night two young men were coming from playing cards.”

    CBÉS 0883

    Fintan Cooper

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  7. (no title)

    “One night as an old man was coming home from work he had to pass an old rath.”

    CBÉS 0883

    Fintan Cooper

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    “One night a man was coming home from hunting.”

    CBÉS 0883

    Fintan Cooper

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