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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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    “Long ago people used to bake bread nearly the same as nowadays.”

    CBÉS 0752

    Mr Ned Farrell, Phyllis Mc Cann

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    “Mr Fred Geffray of Rathclive was a great jumper.”

    CBÉS 0752

    Mr Ned Farrell, Phyllis Mc Cann

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    “There are a few place names on the fields and hills around here...”

    CBÉS 0752

    Jeanette Ryan, Mr Ned Farrell

    Lanesborough, Co. Longford

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    “There are some stories to be had about the Holy Family.”

    CBÉS 0752

    Jeanette Ryan, Mr Ned Farrell

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    “When the Danes were in Ireland we are told that they hid a crack of gold up at Fermoyle Castle...”

    CBÉS 0752

    Mr Ned Farrell, Phyllis Mc Crann

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  6. Local Cures

    CBÉS 0753

    Jeanette Ryan, Mr Ned Farrell

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  7. Severe Weather-Lore

    CBÉS 0753

    Jeanette Ryan, Mr Ned Farrell

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  8. Local Roads

    CBÉS 0753

    Jeanette Ryan, Mr Ned Farrell

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  9. Local Roads

    CBÉS 0753

    Mr Ned Farrell, Phyllis Mc Crann

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  10. Our Holy Wells

    CBÉS 0753

    Jeanette Ryan, Mr Ned Farrell

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  11. Festival Customs

    CBÉS 0753

    Jeanette Ryan, Mr Ned Farrell

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  12. Care of the Farm Animals

    CBÉS 0753

    Jeanette Ryan, Mr Ned Farrell

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  13. Churning

    CBÉS 0753

    Jeanette Ryan, Mr Ned Farrell

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  14. Clothes Made Locally

    CBÉS 0753

    Mr Ned Farrell, Phyllis Mc Crann

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  15. Clothes Made Locally

    CBÉS 0753

    Mr Ned Farrell, Phyllis Mc Crann

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