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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. Riddles

    CBÉS 0250

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  2. Local Cures

    CBÉS 0250

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  3. Holy Wells

    CBÉS 0250

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  4. Marriage Customs

    CBÉS 0250

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  5. Fairies

    CBÉS 0250

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  6. Old Houses

    CBÉS 0250

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  7. Food

    CBÉS 0250

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  8. Weather-Lore

    CBÉS 0250

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  9. Old Crafts

    CBÉS 0250

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  10. Churning

    CBÉS 0250

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  11. Giants

    CBÉS 0250

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  12. The Windmill

    CBÉS 0250

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  13. Cloonahee

    CBÉS 0250

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  14. Old Places Around Elphin

    CBÉS 0250

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  15. Festival Customs

    CBÉS 0250

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  16. The Friaries

    CBÉS 0250

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  17. St Patrick's Bed

    CBÉS 0250

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  18. Cherryfield

    CBÉS 0250

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