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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. Local Fairs

    CBÉS 0148

    James Clarke, James Wynne, Séamus Ó Gaothín

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  2. A Story

    “There was once a lad and he was very poor so he went out looking for work.”

    CBÉS 0150

    James Clarke, James Ormsby

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  3. A Story

    “There was once a man coming from Ballina late at night.”

    CBÉS 0150

    James Clarke, Nellie Moran

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  4. A Story

    “There was once a lad passing by Shraheen School one night on horseback.”

    CBÉS 0150

    Annie Brogan, James Clarke

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  5. Famine Times

    CBÉS 0202

    James Clarke, Kevin Curnan

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  6. Hidden Treasure

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, John Clarke

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  7. Weather-Lore

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, John Clarke

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  8. Weight Throwers

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, John Clarke

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  9. Dancers

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, John Clarke

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  10. Good Jumpers

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, John Clarke

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  11. Dancers

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, John Clarke

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  12. Marriage Customs

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, John Clarke

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  13. Travelling Folk

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, John Clarke

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  14. Fairy Forts

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, John Clarke

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  15. Old Ruins

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, John Clarke

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  16. Local Roads

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, John Clarke

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  17. Buildings

    CBÉS 0667

    James Clarke, Lary Dooley

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  18. Funny Stories

    CBÉS 0684

    James Clarke

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    “In Fagens at night they have to leave a lamp lit all night, because if they did not the chairs tables and stools will start dancing round the room.”

    CBÉS 0694

    James Clarke

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  20. Poetry

    CBÉS 0700

    James Clarke, Mr J. Mc Cormack

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