The Schools’ Collection

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

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  1. Riddles

    CBÉS 0530

    Eileen Quinlan

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  2. A Story about Treasure

    CBÉS 0568

    Eileen Quinlan, Mr Patrick Quinlan

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    There was an old school at Cooney's bridge long ago...

    CBÉS 0568

    Eileen Quinlan, Lawrence Quinlan

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    There was an old woman long ago named Ellen Flynn who made candles...

    CBÉS 0568

    Eileen Quinlan, Lawrence Quinlan

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  5. Cures

    CBÉS 0568

    Eileen Quinlan, Lawrence Quinlan

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    There was a man named Paddy Walsh long ago who sold needles and thread...

    CBÉS 0568

    Eileen Quinlan, Patrick Quinlan

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  7. Games

    CBÉS 0568

    Eileen Quinlan, Lawrence Quinlan

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  8. Herbs

    CBÉS 0568

    Eileen Quinlan, Patrick Quinlan

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    There is an old slate house not far from my home...

    CBÉS 0568

    Eileen Quinlan, Patrick Quinlan

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    At the time of Cromwell there was a woman in Curragh-more named Fanny Power...

    CBÉS 0568

    Eileen Quinlan, Patrick Quinlan

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  11. Customs about Funerals

    CBÉS 0568

    Eileen Quinlan, Patrick Quinlan

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  12. Boat Types

    CBÉS 0568

    Eileen Quinlan, Patrick Quinlan

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