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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 Place Names

    CBÉS 0053

    M. Mahoney, Margaret Keaveny

    Spring Garden, Co. Galway

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    “Long ago they used to have potatoes for their break-fast.”

    CBÉS 0053

    Margaret Keaveny, Mary Kilcar

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  3. The Lore of Certain Days

    CBÉS 0053

    Margaret Keaveny, Mrs Keaveny

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  4. Churning

    CBÉS 0053

    Margaret Keaveny

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  5. Travelling Folk

    “My mother said that in her young days beggar-man and beggar-woman used to come regularly...”

    CBÉS 0053

    Margaret Keaveny, Mrs Keaveny

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  6. Homemade Toys

    CBÉS 0053

    Margaret Keaveny, Mr Keaveny

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    “Cribs were made long ago for catching birds in the snow...”

    CBÉS 0053

    Margaret Keaveny, Mr Keaveny

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    “Nettles are very harmful weeds.”

    CBÉS 0053

    Margaret Keaveny, Mr Keaveny

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  9. Herbs

    CBÉS 0053

    Margaret Keaveny, Mr Keaveny

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    “This night is one enjoyed by young and old.”

    CBÉS 0053

    Margaret Keaveny, Mrs Keaveny

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  11. Old Houses

    CBÉS 0053

    Margaret Keaveny, Mrs Keaveny

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  12. The Duel near Sheemore

    CBÉS 0207

    Margaret Keaveny, Mrs Keaveny

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  13. The Local Forge

    CBÉS 0207

    Margaret Keaveny

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  14. My Home District

    CBÉS 0207

    Margaret Keaveny

    Ballinwing, Co. Leitrim

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  15. An Old Story

    CBÉS 0207

    Margaret Keaveny, Mrs Keaveny

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