The Schools’ Collection

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

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  1. How the Princess was Cured or the Unlucky Stepson

    CBÉS 1037

    Margaret Ann Boyle, Mary Mc Cahill

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  2. The Uncharitable Brother

    CBÉS 1037

    Margaret Ann Boyle, Mary Mc Loone

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  3. The Pleasham

    CBÉS 1037

    James Mc Cauley, Mary Mc Cauley

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  4. Poteen Making

    CBÉS 1037

    Mary Mohan, Mr John Mohan

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  5. The Cruiteacháin and the Fairies

    CBÉS 1037

    Mrs Brogan, Patrick Brogan

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  6. The Good King and the Wicked Magician

    CBÉS 1037

    Mary Mohan, Mr John Mohan

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  7. The Foolish Wife

    CBÉS 1037

    Mary Mc Cahill, Mrs Mary Slevin

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  8. Old Time Customs - A Christening

    CBÉS 1037

    John Mc Loone, Mary Mc Loone

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  9. Old Time Customs - A Tinker's Wedding

    CBÉS 1037

    Mary Teresa Gallagher, Mr Patrick Gallagher

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  10. What Happened the Dead Man

    CBÉS 1037

    Mary Teresa Gallagher, Mr Patrick Gallagher

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  11. Tom Thumb

    CBÉS 1037

    Patrick Brogan

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  12. The Wise Mother and the Foolish Son

    CBÉS 1037

    Gerald Gallagher, Mr Charles Gallagher

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  13. The Seven Tasks

    CBÉS 1037

    Mary Mc Cahill, Mrs Mary Slevin

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  14. The Matchmaker

    CBÉS 1037

    Mr Joseph Waugh, Patrick Brogan

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  15. Holy Wells - St Peter's Well

    CBÉS 1037

    Annie Mohan

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  16. Things Found in the Bog

    CBÉS 1037

    Mary Mc Cahill

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  17. Things Found in the Bog - A Jar of Butter

    CBÉS 1037

    Margaret Mohan

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  18. Things Found in the Bog - A Sword

    CBÉS 1037

    Margaret Mohan

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  19. The Handmill

    CBÉS 1037

    Margaret Mohan

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