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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 Funny Story

    “About three years ago, an old man named William Fitzgerald who lived in Rhiencrew in the townland of Templemichael, Co. Waterford had a great surprise.”

    CBÉS 0636

    Bean Uí Úada, Bessie Wade

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  2. Templemichael

    CBÉS 0640

    Templemichael, Co. Waterford

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