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The Main Manuscript Collection

This collection includes every aspect of the Irish oral tradition. New volumes are added on a regular basis. More information

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  1. (no title)

    “The potato is the principal crop in this country - at least in Kerry...”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  2. Education

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  3. Food

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  4. (no title)

    “The oat crop is planted in March and April.”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  5. (no title)

    “After the crops are set the people cut the turf.”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  6. (no title)

    “All sorts of trades formerly practised in the rural districts are on the decline.”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  7. (no title)

    “Storytelling by the seanchaidhe has almost disappeared.”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  8. (no title)

    “The first crop hay Italian or Perennial ryegrass is cut about the end of June.”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  9. (no title)

    “Sheep were generally shorn twice a year.”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  10. (no title)

    “The fishing industry has declined to a great extent.”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  11. Beasts of Burden

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  12. (no title)

    “The most of the fishing tackle was manufactured at home in former times.”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  13. (no title)

    “Shopkeepers have increased while all sorts of craftsmen...”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  14. (no title)

    “Sleabhcán, Sladdy or sloke, an edible seaweed...”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  15. (no title)

    “The most of the butter was made at home by churning...”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  16. (no title)

    “The poultry kept include hens ducks geese and turkeys.”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore

  17. (no title)

    “In some cases the women spin the wool and the weaver makes flannel...”

    CBÉ 0211

    Lore