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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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    “Three miles from Turlough School there is a small village...”

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    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “There is the ruins of an old school...”

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    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “The oldest trade around here was scutching flax. ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “Some of the superstitions connected with...”

    CBÉS 0615

    Mary Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “The priests had hard times during the Penal Days. ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “The children around here are very fond of games. ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linane, Micko Linnane

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    “The place I live in is called Sheshia. ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    Micko Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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    “Every farmer sows potatoes now. ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “On Christmas night every house lights one big candle. ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Linnane, Micko Linnane

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    “The name of the animals the has are- ...”

    CBÉS 0615

    John Joe Linnane, Micko Linnane

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