The Schools’ Collection

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

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    In the bad times a family lived in Gortatlea who were very poor...

    CBÉS 0445

    Eily Griffin, John Moriarty

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    Long ago there lived a man named "Seán Show" in this locality he was supposed to be in company with the fairies...

    CBÉS 0445

    Eily Griffin, Michael Griffin

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    In olden times before clocks were made people used to start off, at cock crow in the morning to town.

    CBÉS 0445

    Eily Griffin, Hanna Murphy

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    A few years ago in this locality there was "sheebeen" carried on by an old woman which meant selling drink without Exise (or) license.

    CBÉS 0445

    Eily Griffin, Michael Griffin

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    Two old men lived near this locality one time by the names of John Hogan and James Moriarty.

    CBÉS 0445

    Eily Griffin, Michael Griffin

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    Some few years ago a very funny incident took place at Ballymacthomas school-house which is in the parish of Ballymacelligott.

    CBÉS 0445

    Eily Griffin, Michael Griffin

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    Once upon a time there lived a man in the district of Killeen named John Leahy.

    CBÉS 0445

    Eily Griffin, Michael Griffin

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