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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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    “Delaney from the market bought a fowl a month ago If he meets the man that sold it, he will kill him with a blow...”

    CBÉS 0114

    Annie E. Tully, Mollie Doherty

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  2. Ancient Trades

    CBÉS 0114

    Annie Mc Donagh, Mollie Doherty

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  3. Other Trades

    CBÉS 0114

    Annie Mc Donagh, Mollie Doherty

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  4. The Leipreachán

    CBÉS 0114

    Annie Mc Donagh, Mollie Doherty

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  5. Hedge-Schools

    CBÉS 0114

    Annie Mc Donagh, Mollie Doherty

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  6. Ancient Trades

    CBÉS 0114

    Mary E. Duffy, Mollie Doherty

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  7. The Leipreachán

    CBÉS 0114

    Mary E. Duffy, Mollie Doherty

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  8. Wakes

    CBÉS 0114

    Maureen Hanley, Mollie Doherty

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  9. Hidden Treasures

    CBÉS 0114

    Maureen Hanley, Mollie Doherty

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  10. A Story

    CBÉS 0114

    Kathleen Mahon, Mollie Doherty

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  11. Old Cures

    CBÉS 0114

    Katie Mahon, Mollie Doherty

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  12. Old Ruins

    CBÉS 0114

    Kathleen Mullen, Mollie Doherty

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  13. Hidden Treasures

    CBÉS 0114

    Maureen Hanley, Mollie Doherty

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    “The old people say if a priest came to your house never vex him for if he is angry he can bring you ill luck by rubbing his foot on the threshold...”

    CBÉS 0114

    Mollie Doherty, Mrs Frain

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    “Ag dul siar dó'n grian bíodh rud agat i d mhailín fhéin...”

    CBÉS 0114

    Annie Mc Donagh, Mollie Doherty

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    “Sé locht a laigheadh: chun an bídh no an dighe a mholadh...”

    CBÉS 0114

    Mollie Doherty, Mrs Frain

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  17. Hidden Treasures

    CBÉS 0114

    Mollie Doherty, Mrs Higgins

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  18. Old Pipers

    CBÉS 0114

    Mollie Doherty, Peter Mc Donagh

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  19. The Irish Jubilee

    CBÉS 0114

    Margaret Tully, Mollie Doherty

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  20. Fr Tom O'Neill

    CBÉS 0114

    Mollie Doherty, Mrs Frain

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