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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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    “A local man named Jeremiah Carmody of Cappamurragh, Dundrum who us now dead R.I.P. was coming from a public house one moonlight night and lost his way.”

    CBÉS 0581

    Thomas Butler

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    “During the Penal Laws in Ireland...”

    CBÉS 0816

    James Ryan, Mrs Ryan, Thomas Butler

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  3. Landlord of Ballysheil

    CBÉS 0816

    James Ryan, Kieran Ryan, Thomas Butler

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    “Its the latest tale in History I mean to let you know...”

    CBÉS 0816

    John Horan, Thomas Butler

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    “There is a well in Tissarn on Mrs Soyers Wallers land.”

    CBÉS 0816

    John Dalton, Thomas Butler

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  6. Another Funny Story

    CBÉS 0816

    James Bennett, Kieran Bennett, Thomas Butler

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  7. Kilcamin Monastery and Wells

    CBÉS 0816

    Mrs Kate Mulhare, Thomas Butler, Tim Mulhare

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    “Situated about a mile from Cloghan in what is known as the townland of Logg there is the remains of an old well.”

    CBÉS 0816

    Bridie Gunning, Thomas Butler

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  9. How to Make Sloe Wine

    CBÉS 0816

    Patrick Garahy, Thomas Butler

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    “Long ago there lived on the Hill road...”

    CBÉS 0816

    Paddy Donnelly, Patrick Bennett, Thomas Butler

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  11. Local Roads

    CBÉS 0866

    Edmond Ryan, Thomas Butler

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  12. Care of Farm Animals

    CBÉS 0866

    Edmond Ryan, Thomas Butler

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    “According to Mr. Butler it has been passed down the various generations that three soldiers were killed...”

    CBÉS 0889

    Thomas Butler

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