The Schools’ Collection

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

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  1. Lucky and Unlucky Days

    CBÉS 0971

    Susan Scollans

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  2. The Old People Used to Have Superstition About the Days of the Week

    CBÉS 0971

    May Mc Manus

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  3. (no title)

    There are many signs connected with the days of the year which are supposed to be true.

    CBÉS 0971

    Maire Mc Govern

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  4. (no title)

    There are many superstitions about luck and unlucky days.

    CBÉS 0971

    Maureen O' Reilly

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  5. Forts

    CBÉS 0971

    Susan Scollans

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  6. (no title)

    There were many old forts in Ireland long ago.

    CBÉS 0971

    Maire Mc Govern

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  7. (no title)

    There are many old forts in this district

    CBÉS 0971

    James Burke

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  8. (no title)

    Long ago there were many forts in Ireland.

    CBÉS 0971

    John Kennedy, Mary Mc Keown

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  9. Old Crafts

    CBÉS 0971

    May Mc Keown

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  10. (no title)

    Long ago everything was made by hand and this gave employment to the people.

    CBÉS 0971

    Susan Scollans, Tom Dolan

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  11. (no title)

    Many industries which have now died out were carried on in this district.

    CBÉS 0971

    Mrs Doherty, Nuala Mc Govern

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  12. (no title)

    There was a nailer's shop in town of Belturbet.

    CBÉS 0971

    Fergus Mc Govern

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  13. Food

    CBÉS 0971

    Susan Scollans

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  14. (no title)

    Long ago people of Ireland had different food from our food.

    CBÉS 0971

    Patrick Brady

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  15. (no title)

    Long ago the people did not eat the same sort of food as they do now.

    CBÉS 0971

    James Burke

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  16. (no title)

    Long ago people were very strong and healthy.

    CBÉS 0971

    Bridie Dolan, Myles Fitz

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  17. Churning

    CBÉS 0971

    Delia Gaffney, Mrs Gaffney

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  18. (no title)

    I have a churn at home.

    CBÉS 0971

    John Mc Goldrick

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  19. (no title)

    We have a churn at home.

    CBÉS 0971

    Rosanna Mc Manus

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  20. Cures

    CBÉS 0971

    Bridie Dolan

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