The Schools’ Collection

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

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    One night there was a man coming home from Thurles with a horse...

    CBÉS 0542

    Michael Maher, William Maher

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    A fellow named Hannon cycled from Carrick-On-Suir to Thurles...

    CBÉS 0552

    Liam Humpreys

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    Castle Fogarty north of Thurles was...

    CBÉS 0552

    Daniel Shelly, Mr Fitzgerald

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    There was once a big fire in the town hall Thurles. ...

    CBÉS 0552

    Frank Butler, Mr Bill Tuohy

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    Mr Hayes who lived in Friar St. Thurles was...

    CBÉS 0552

    Mr Jack Dwyer, Seán Sheehy

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    There lived in Croke St, Thurles...

    CBÉS 0552

    Frank Butler, Mrs Butler

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    Johnny Tappin lived in Rossa St, Thurles...

    CBÉS 0552

    Jack Dwyer, Maurice Sheehy

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    There is a holy well in the Parish of Thurles. ...

    CBÉS 0552

    Mick Loughnane, Pat Kenneally

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    I know a fairy not far from Thurles. ...

    CBÉS 0552

    Maher Mc Cormac, Patrick Mc Cormac

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    There are four graveyards in the parish of Thurles. ...

    CBÉS 0552

    Matthew Mahon

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    There is a house situated in Turtulla about a half a mile outside Thurles.

    CBÉS 0553

    Mrs O' Brien

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    In the town of Thurles there are the ruins of two castles.

    CBÉS 0553

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    Near a place called Boherlahan about six miles south-west of Thurles there is what is still known as a "Mass-path.

    CBÉS 0553

    Mrs Maher

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  14. Thurles

    CBÉS 0553

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  15. Thurles Parish

    CBÉS 0553

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  16. Thurles

    CBÉS 0553

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  17. Thurles - Its Origin

    CBÉS 0553

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  18. Papers in Thurles

    CBÉS 0553

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  19. The First Bicycle in Thurles

    CBÉS 0553

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  20. Father Spencer in Thurles

    CBÉS 0553

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