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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)

    “In 1846 the New Line road from Quane's Bridge Inchaecomb to Con Burkes Cross was opened as relief work and was left unfinished until 1868.”

    CBÉS 0514

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  2. Mass Paths

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    William Casey

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  3. Holy Wells

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  4. The Galbally Farmer

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    “Forge water is a great cure for delicate people...”

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  6. Care of Animals

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    “About 50 years ago in Angelsboro' people did not wear boots until they were 20 yrs. of age.”

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  8. St Brigid

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    “The first pair of clogs ever worn in this district were worn by James Keyes, Glenlara Cottage, Glenlara, Lnocklong Co. Limk...”

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  10. (no title)

    “A fair used to be held in Anglesboro' up to the year 1810 or so.”

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    “There was an old carpenter in this district some years ago and when driving a wedge he used always say "hah hah" at every stroke.”

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    William Casey

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    “On St. Stephen's Day the school boys and girls of the district go from house to house "hunting the ran (wren)".”

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    “On May Eve the pishogues were made. One person strove to take his neighbours butter, milk or cream by the help of the devil.”

    CBÉS 0514

    William Casey

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    “St John's Day, 24th June. On St. John's Eve all farmers light large blasts in their gardens.”

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    “Mrs. Studdart of Elm Hill, Co. Clare had a famous racehorse called "Roller".”

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  16. (no title)

    “About 70 years there was a tanyard in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork which lies 6 English miles south of Gleann-na-gCreabhar.”

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  17. (no title)

    “Michael O'Neill of Coolnamahogue, Anglesboro', Co. Limk. Coshlea was a noted ratcharmer.”

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    W. Casey

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    “As already stated the 25th of November is the Patron Saints Day of Mitchelstown, St. Fanahan's Day.”

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  19. (no title)

    “Some years ago when a fair was being held in Emly, Co. Tipp. Clanwilliam two neighbouring boys who had been buried..”

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    “About the 8th of January 1905, Lord Massy the 7th Baron and myself (W. Casey) were out shooting.”

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    W. Casey

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