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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. Fairies

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, John Robinson

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  2. Cnoc an Aifrinn

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, John Robinson

    Cill Íomair, Co. na Gaillimhe

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    “On the evening of the Battle of Aughrim, 12th July 1696 tradition states that a party of Irish soldiers retreating from the battle crossed the river that flows past here at Ahawnduv...”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, John Robinson

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    “On the field of Aughrim there is a small valley called Gleann 'a Fola (Glen of the Blood)”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, John Robinson

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    “That in his neighbourhood there were hedge schools at:- Lisduff...”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, John Robinson

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    “Weavers wove flannel and friezes”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, John Robinson

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    “In the parish of Killimor, quite recently a woman had only one cow and yet she sold as much butter as two extensive farmers near her who had several cows.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ní Ailledéa, John Robinson

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  8. To Take Butter Away from a Cow

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlin Ni Ailledéa, John Robinson

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  9. Taking Away Crops

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, John Robinson

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  10. Feast Day Customs

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, John Robinson

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    “For burns a very good cure is slawnas and lard.”

    CBÉS 0037

    Eibhlín Ni Ailledéa, John Robinson

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    “Once upon a time a man lived in Killogeary.”

    CBÉS 0141

    John Robinson, Mary Robinson

    Cill Ó gCéire, Co. Mhaigh Eo

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  13. A Story

    “Once there was aman and he was very fond of playing cards.”

    CBÉS 0144

    John Robinson, Kathleen Mc Hale

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  14. Seamas and the Fairy

    CBÉS 0816

    Jerry Rourke, John Robinson

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  15. History of Ballysheil

    CBÉS 0816

    Dan Judge, John Robinson, Peter Judge

    Baile Uí Shiail, Co. Uíbh Fhailí

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  16. Directions How to Make Flummery

    CBÉS 0816

    James Ryan, John Robinson, Mrs Ryan

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    “Long ago on a May morning people used to go to their neighbour's house to look for milk...”

    CBÉS 0816

    Denis Maher, John Robinson, Mrs Ward

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    “James Horan taught school in Galross.”

    CBÉS 0816

    James Leonard, John Robinson

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  19. A Funny Story

    CBÉS 0816

    Francis O' Connor, John Robinson, Patrick O' Connor

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    “At the present day there is a field belonging to Parish Priest of Cloghan on the right side of the road from Cloghan to Galross.”

    CBÉS 0816

    Francis O' Connor, James Leonard, John Robinson

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