The Schools’ Collection

This is a collection of folklore compiled by schoolchildren in Ireland in the 1930s. More information

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    Q. What is the difference between a dressmaker and a farmer?

    CBÉS 0050

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    About a quarter of mile to the south of the little town of Woodford, Co. Galway is Derryerag Wood.

    CBÉS 0050

    Patrick Leahy

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  3. Hidden Treasure

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  4. Weather-Lore

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  5. Hedge-Schools

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  6. Industries

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  7. Local Marriage Customs

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  8. Penal Days in the District of Woodford

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  9. Fairy Forts

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  10. Famine

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  11. Fairs in Woodford in Olden Times

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  12. The Landlords

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  13. Old Houses

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  14. St Brigid's Crosses

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  15. Food in Olden Times

    CBÉS 0050

    Denis Malone

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  16. Saunder's Fort

    CBÉS 0050

    Mrs Stewart

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  17. Saunder's Fort

    CBÉS 0050

    Mrs Hickey

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  18. Hedge-Schools

    CBÉS 0050

    Michael Conroy

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  19. Strange Animals

    CBÉS 0050

    Michael Conroy

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  20. The Wishing Cap

    CBÉS 0050

    Micahel Conroy

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