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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. Scéal

    CBÉS 0018

    Maolradh Mac Aodha, Tomás Mac Aodha

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  2. Ainmhithe Allta

    CBÉS 0612

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  3. An Arc Luachra

    CBÉS 0637

    Carl O' Leary, Mary Cunningham

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  4. The Cure of the Man-Creeper

    CBÉS 0664

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  5. Ailments and Cures - Dark Lucre

    CBÉS 0781

    Joseph Mahon

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  6. The Alp Luachra

    CBÉS 0925

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  7. The Man and the Mankeeper

    CBÉS 1118

    Conchobhar Ó Catháin

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  8. The Man and the Mankeeper

    CBÉS 1118

    Micheál Mac Lochlainn

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