The Schools’ Collection

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

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    There was once a man called Critchley and occassionally he used to go to a hill in Lismullen land called Reloo where he used to be taken away by the fairies and he often was away for a fortnight.

    CBÉS 0686

    Clare Browne, Mr J. Clarke

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    There was once a griddle in the Glen.

    CBÉS 0686

    Clare Browne, P. Reilly

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    Many years ago there was a mine-hole in front of George Clarke's house, and one day while the people were at dinner the mine-hole fell in and all the tools were buried.

    CBÉS 0686

    Clare Browne, P. Reilly

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    Many years ago there stood at Walterstown Chapel a flourishing Public house and a provision shop.

    CBÉS 0686

    Clare Browne, P. Harford

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    Where the present Walterstown school is there once was an old thatched school.

    CBÉS 0686

    Clare Browne, P. Reilly

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  6. Fairy Music

    CBÉS 0686

    Clare Browne, Patrick Reilly

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    Where I live now there once lived people of the name of Wilsons.

    CBÉS 0686

    Clare Browne, P. Reilly

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    Many years ago Skyrne could boast one of the best Fairs in Ireland.

    CBÉS 0686

    Clare Browne, P. Harford

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  9. Foot-Wear

    CBÉS 0686

    Clare Browne, Patrick Reilly

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