The Schools’ Collection

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

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    Not long ago a child was born and the nurse thinking that the child was none too strong advised the father to have it baptised next day and to acquaint the priest that evening.

    CBÉS 1076

    Brian Harkin, J. Harkin

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  2. Cistí Óir i bhFolach

    CBÉS 1076

    Brian Harkin, J. Harkin

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  3. Daoine Cáiliúla

    CBÉS 1076

    Brian Harkin, J. Harkin

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  4. Seancheirdeanna

    CBÉS 1076

    Brian Harkin, J. Harkin

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  5. Bréagáin agus Caitheamh Aimsire

    CBÉS 1076

    Brian Harkin, James Harkin

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  6. Mo Cheantar Féin

    CBÉS 1076

    Brian Harkin, J. Harkin

    Ballymore Lower, Co. Donegal

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  7. Seanfhocail

    CBÉS 1077

    Brian Harkin

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  8. Féilí na Bliana

    CBÉS 1077

    Brian Harkin, James Harkin

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  9. An Chuigeann

    CBÉS 1077

    Brian Harkin, James Harkin

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  10. An Tiarna Talún

    CBÉS 1077

    Brian Harkin, James Harkin

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  11. An Reilig

    CBÉS 1077

    Brian Harkin, James Harkin

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  12. An Gabha agus an Cheárta

    CBÉS 1077

    Brian Harkin, James Harkin

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  13. Seanfhoirgnithe

    CBÉS 1077

    Brian Harkin, James Harkin

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  14. An tAonach

    CBÉS 1077

    Brian Harkin, J. Harkin

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  15. Seanscéal

    The old people have no stories about Oisín. The Fianna did not come down by this part.

    CBÉS 1077

    Brian Harkin, James Harkin

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  16. Amhrán

    O, Wild are the hills of Donegal, ¶ That frowning darkly rise, ¶ As if to greet the mist that falls, ¶ Upon them from the skies,

    CBÉS 1077

    Brian Harkin, Neill Mc Bride

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