The Schools’ Collection

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

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    There was once a man who lived a few parishes away from here and he had a wife and children.

    CBÉS 0054

    Teresa Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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  2. A Crock of Gold

    CBÉS 0054

    Teresa Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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    In olden times people used to get married in their own homes. ...

    CBÉS 0615

    Maureen Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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    In Penal times priests used to say Mass in caves, ...

    CBÉS 0615

    Maureen Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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

    CBÉS 0615

    Micko Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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  6. (no title)

    There are no tailors in this parish now. ...

    CBÉS 0615

    Maureen Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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  7. (no title)

    People around here have many stories about...

    CBÉS 0615

    Maureen Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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    Saint Colman is the patron Saint of this place. ...

    CBÉS 0615

    Maureen Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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    There are no fairs held around here now. ...

    CBÉS 0615

    Maureen Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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  10. (no title)

    Long ago there was a landlord living in Bellharbour. ...

    CBÉS 0615

    Maureen Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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    Long ago the population of Ireland was very large. ...

    CBÉS 0615

    Maureen Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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    The people of this parish used to be great footballers long ago. ...

    CBÉS 0615

    Eileen Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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  13. (no title)

    Long ago the people used to make tents on Sundays after mass. ...

    CBÉS 0615

    Maureen Linnane, Thomas Linnane

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