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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. A Religious Story

    CBÉS 0534

    Moira Clifford, Mrs E. Clifford

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  2. Local Cures

    “At the present day we have doctors who attend us at time of sickness.”

    CBÉS 0534

    Moira Clifford, Mrs E. Clifford

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  3. Local Herbs

    “Around this district there are usually some herbs to be found namely - the thistle, the dandelion, the dog-leaf and the groundsel.”

    CBÉS 0534

    Moira Clifford, Mrs E. Clifford

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  4. Fairy Forts

    “There are several fairy forts in the school district namely - Rathnaleen, Sheane, Moanfin, Lisboney, Rathmartin and Ringrove.”

    CBÉS 0534

    Moira Clifford, Mrs E. Clifford

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  5. A Treasure of Ballygraigue

    CBÉS 0534

    Moira Clifford, Mrs E. Clifford

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  6. Local Roads

    “There are many roads around the locality namely Limerick road which is the direct road from Nenagh to Limerick, a distance of about twenty miles.”

    CBÉS 0534

    Moira Clifford, Mrs E. Clifford

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  7. Lore of Certain Days

    “In this district there are certain days counted lucky and unlucky such as- Friday is said to be the luckiest day of the week.”

    CBÉS 0534

    Moira Clifford, Mrs E. Clifford

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  8. My Home District

    “My home district is Nenagh.”

    CBÉS 0534

    Moira Clifford, Mrs E. Clifford

    Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

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  9. Local Ruins

    “There are many old ruins in the school district.”

    CBÉS 0534

    Moira Clifford, Mrs E. Clifford

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