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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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    “There was a woman and her baby ther long ago. The woman was sitting near the fire and she had the baby in her lap...”

    CBÉS 0435

    Jack Clifford, Seán Ó Clúbháin

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  2. A Funny Story

    CBÉS 0695

    Alice Mc Nally

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  3. Tomhasanna

    CBÉS 0848

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    “There was a man going to be hung one time and the executioner told him that he would give him three days to make up a riddle that none of the Guards would guess.”

    CBÉS 0869

    Mary Holohan

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    “There was a man one time who was going to be hanged...”

    CBÉS 1008

    Brigid Mc Daniel, John Mc Daniel

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