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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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    “Frank Flaherty (deceased) who was a great sportsman and fond of shooting told this story of his own experience.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, Mrs M. Halliday

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    “Some years ago it was customary to ride on horseback behind their husbands.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, Mrs M. Halliday

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    “Turf mould got into the eye of Mrs Burke (deceased) Knockroe, Dunmore, Co. Galway and she visited an old man who lived in Claddagh, Tuam, who was known to set charms for sicknesses and complaints of various kinds.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, Mrs M. Halliday

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    “Mrs Halliday said her grandfather was a great gambler and was accustomed to staying out late at night cardplaying.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, Mrs M. Halliday

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    “A wealthy man named Loughy lived in Carraroe, Dunmore, Co. Galway.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, Mrs M. Halliday

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    “When one who was supposed to possess an evil eye passed a remark about a person...”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, Mrs M. Halliday

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    “It is customary up to the present day for people to spit on money which they get for anything which they sell so that it will be lucky for them.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, Mrs M. Halliday

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    “A woman lived in Carnagur who had an evil eye.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, Mrs M. Halliday

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