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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. Holy Wells

    “There is a holy well in the western shoulder of Knockoura hill.”

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Tadhg Leháin

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  2. A Ghost Story

    “Long ago it was said that there was a witch on Knockoura hill in a place called "Cumer Cam.”

    CBÉS 0277

    Concubhar Ó Murchadha, Líam Ó Murchadha

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  3. Funny Stories

    “There is a story told about a man in Clounaglaskin that got a bicycle.”

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Michael Harrington

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  4. Dunboy Castle

    “Dunboy Castle was owned by the Puxley's + it used to be a great place for playing cards.”

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Mairghéad Ní Mhurchadha

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  5. In the Penal Times

    “In the Penal Times a priest was celebrating mass in a place called Beul na Lappa in a rock in the hillside.”

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Mairghéad Ní Murchadha

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  6. Food in Olden Times

    “Long ago the people ate three meals a day.”

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Padruig Ó Murcada

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  7. Old Graveyards

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Pádruig Ó Murcada

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  8. Mark Where a Duel Was Fought

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Tadhg Leháin

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  9. Máire Ní Mhurchadha

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Tadhg Leháin

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  10. (no title)

    “Long ago a man was dying and he called his wife and asked her for one request.”

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Tadhg Leháin

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  11. (no title)

    “There was an old school situated at the west end of Cahergarriff.”

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Michael Harrington

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  12. Story About Liosses

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Michael Harrington

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  13. (no title)

    “There are many signs by which people can know when bad or good weather is coming.”

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Michael Harrington

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  14. Our Home District

    CBÉS 0277

    Líam Ó Murchadha, Mairghéad Ní Mhurchadha

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