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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)

    “A certain woman lived in this locality a long time ago.”

    CBÉS 0058

    Peadar Ó h Annaidh, Seán Ó Meadhra

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    “A woman lived in Kylemore a long time ago.”

    CBÉS 0058

    Pádraig Mac Bruaidheadha, Peadair Ó h Annaidh

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    “Where was Moses when the light went out?”

    CBÉS 0058

    Tomás Ó Beolláin

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  4. (no title)

    “I had a little sister, her name was Peep Peep.”

    CBÉS 0058

    Peadair Ó h Annaidh, Seán Ó h Annaidh

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    “If your uncle's sister is not your aunt, what is she to you?”

    CBÉS 0058

    Séamus Ó Flannabhra, Tomás Ó Cheallaigh

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    “Why does a cow look over a wall?”

    CBÉS 0058

    Seosamh Ó Conduibh, Tomas Ó Mórán

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    “What side of the mug is the handle on?”

    CBÉS 0058

    Seosamh Ó Ciardha, Tomás Ó Ciardha

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    “As I looked up the hill of wonder, I saw twenty four blackbirds tearing it asunder.”

    CBÉS 0058

    Máirtín Ó Brúadair, Miceál Ó Brúadair

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    “When did you ever see water going up a hill?”

    CBÉS 0058

    Padhraigh Ó Maothagáin, William Spring

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    “What's in a sieve thicker than holes?”

    CBÉS 0058

    Tómás Ó Mestéal

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    “He is more afraid of a cock and hen than King George and all his men.”

    CBÉS 0058

    Pádraig Mach Bruaidheadha, Pádraig Mach Gabhann

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  12. (no title)

    “A little messenger from house to house and is out all night.”

    CBÉS 0058

    Mícheál Ó Brúadair, Séamus Ó Mistéal

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  13. (no title)

    “What comes in on the backs of people and goes out in silk?”

    CBÉS 0058

    Tomás Ó Beolláin

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    “A little woman with a red rose the longer she sits the shorter she grows.”

    CBÉS 0058

    Séamus Mac Oireall, Séamus Mac Oirealla

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  15. (no title)

    “There is an old fairy forth situated in Edward Walsh's land.”

    CBÉS 0058

    Peadair Ó h Annaidh, Seán Ó h Annaidh

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    “In the town land of Ramore there is a fort called "Cúl Bán".”

    CBÉS 0058

    Máirtín Ó Brúadair, Miceál Ó Brúadair

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    “There are forts in this locality.”

    CBÉS 0058

    Seosamh Ó Condhuibh, Tomás Ó Mórán

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