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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. Old Place Names

    “There is a field in Mrs. Treacy's land in Templemore called the "Master's Meadow...”

    CBÉS 0547

    Maureen Marnell, Mr Marnell

    Shanakill, Co. Tipperary

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  2. Bird-Lore

    “The swallow is a slate-coloured brid with blue feathers near her tail...”

    CBÉS 0547

    Maureen Marnell, Mr Marnell

    Shanakill, Co. Tipperary

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  3. Local Cures

    “Common sugar ground fine and put on a child's tongue would cure the thrush...”

    CBÉS 0547

    Maureen Marnell, Mr Marnell

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  4. Homemade Toys

    “My mother used to make necklaces out of dog-briar bushes...”

    CBÉS 0547

    Maureen Marnell, Mrs Marnell

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  5. Lore of Certain Days

    “In my district anyone who is getting married does so on Wednesday...”

    CBÉS 0547

    Maureen Marnell, Mrs Marnell

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  6. Proverbs

    CBÉS 0547

    Maureen Marnell, Mr Marnell

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