The Schools’ Collection

This is a collection of folklore compiled by schoolchildren in Ireland in the 1930s. More information

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    On a cold and stormy night long ago a farmers son was making his way homeward from the local village.

    CBÉS 0356

    Nellie Murphy

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    On Kanturk races' night 'twas I got the fright...

    CBÉS 0356

    Nellie Murphy

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  3. Farm Animals

    CBÉS 0356

    Nellie Murphy

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  4. Local Roads

    CBÉS 0358

    Murphy, Nellie Murphy

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  5. A Bird's Snare

    CBÉS 0358

    Nellie Murphy, William Murphy

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  6. Old Schools

    CBÉS 0389

    John Murphy, Nellie Murphy

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  7. Old Industries

    CBÉS 0389

    Mr John Murphy, Nellie Murphy

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  8. Holy Wells

    CBÉS 0389

    Mr John Murphy, Nellie Murphy

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  9. The Local Graveyard

    CBÉS 0389

    Nellie Murphy

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  10. Judy Pay the Rent

    CBÉS 0440

    John Murphy, Nellie Murphy

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  11. The Great Barry of Carranterna

    CBÉS 0440

    John Murphy, Nellie Murphy

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  12. A Story

    CBÉS 0440

    John Murphy, Nellie Murphy

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  13. Homemade Toys

    CBÉS 0453

    Eily Murphy, Nellie Murphy

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  14. Threshing Long Ago

    CBÉS 0494

    Nellie Murphy, Siobhan Ní Murcadha

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  15. High Gates

    CBÉS 0638

    Nellie Murphy

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  16. Buying and Selling

    CBÉS 0638

    Nellie Murphy

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  17. About Making Cakes

    CBÉS 0640

    Nellie Murphy

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  18. The Churn

    CBÉS 0640

    Nellie Murphy

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