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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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  1. (no title)

    “Gold is supposed to be hidden on the banks of the River Mulceir in the townland of Linfield, in the parish of Pallasgreen.”

    CBÉS 0518

    John Kirby, Philip Gleeson

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    “What key is the hardest to turn? A Donkey. If I build a wall from here to Donegal , what height would it be?”

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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  3. A Snowstorm

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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  4. The Forge

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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  5. Old Proverbs

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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  6. Bird-Lore

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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  7. The Games I Like Best

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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  8. Herbs

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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  9. (no title)

    “Perhaps one of the most ancient customs practised in this country is at Hallow Eve which falls on the 31st day of October.”

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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  10. (no title)

    “Churning was very common in this district long ago. In some parts of the district Churning is very common to the present day.”

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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    “A short time after our Lord was born, news came to Herod about it and it troubled him greatly.”

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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  12. (no title)

    “There used be fairs in this district long ago, which are now discontinued.”

    CBÉS 0518

    John Kirby, Philip Gleeson

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    “Long ago hurling and football matches were played differently to the way they are played now.”

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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  14. (no title)

    “There are two forts situated near my district. One of them is in Corlish...”

    CBÉS 0518

    Philip Gleeson

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  15. (no title)

    “John Flanagan born at Kilbreedy Kilmallock was one of the greatest weight throwers Ireland ever produced.”

    CBÉS 0518

    Patrick Ryan, Philip Gleeson

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  16. Birds

    CBÉS 0557

    Josephine White, Philip Gleeson

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  17. Domestic Animals

    CBÉS 0557

    Josephine White, Philip Gleeson

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  18. Potatoes

    CBÉS 0557

    Josephine White, Philip Gleeson

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  19. Old Customs

    CBÉS 0557

    Josephine White, Philip Gleeson

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  20. Quern

    CBÉS 0560

    Mary Gleeson, Philip Gleeson

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