The Schools’ Collection

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

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  1. (no title)

    Johnny Maguire, nicknamed The Caudy, lived in Derby's Lane.

    CBÉS 0686

    John Byrd, Mary B. Kelly

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    Caudie Maguire was sent to Duleek for cattle by Old Peter Austin of Slanduff.

    CBÉS 0686

    John Byrd, Mary B. Kelly

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  3. Cure of the Whittle

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    John Byrd, Mary B. Kelly

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  4. Thorn in the Hand

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    Margaret Powderly, Mary B. Kelly

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  5. To Cure the Whooping-Cough

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    James Powderly, Mary B. Kelly

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  6. Cave

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    John Byrd, Mary B. Kelly

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  7. Innocent Johnny

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    John Byrd, Mary B. Kelly

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  8. (no title)

    There used to be two men shovelling wheat in the Lime-kiln Hill, just opposite Michael Byrd's door on the Drogheda-Trim Road.

    CBÉS 0686

    John Byrd, Mary B. Kelly

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  9. Cure

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    John Byrd, Mary B. Kelly

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  10. Suppers Long Ago

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    Mary B. Kelly, Mrs James Kelly

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    Oonan (Tommy) was working for Charlie Rothwell who lived on the Navan Road, Staffordstown.

    CBÉS 0686

    James Reynolds, Mary B. Kelly

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  12. A Teacher

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    Jimmy Reynolds, Mary B. Kelly

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  13. Treasure

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    James Reynolds, Mary B. Kelly

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  14. Rush Candles

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    Mary B. Kelly, Mrs James Kelly

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  15. Templekeeran

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    James Reynolds, Mary B. Kelly

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  16. Thatcher

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    James Reynolds, Mary B. Kelly

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  17. Rope-Making

    CBÉS 0686

    James Reynolds, Mary B. Kelly

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  18. Mill Farm

    CBÉS 0686

    James Reynolds, Mary B. Kelly

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  19. Days

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    James Reynolds, Mary B. Kelly

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  20. (no title)

    Tommy Kieramh atacked to take away "Saddle Hill".

    CBÉS 0686

    James reynolds, Mary B. Kelly

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