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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. Mass Rocks, Battle-Fields, Churches and Graveyards

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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  2. Mass Rocks, Battle-Fields, Churches and Graveyards - St Brochan's Stone

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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  3. The Danes or Northmen

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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  4. Local Place Names

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

    Breacánach, Co. Uíbh Fhailí

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  5. Unofficial Names - Fields

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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  6. Good Friday

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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  7. Good Friday

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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    “St Broughan who lived about the 7th century is Clonsast is the local saint.”

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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    “On St Brigid's Eve many people...”

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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    “On Shrove Tuesday pancakes are made and a ring is put in each...”

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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    “On St Martins Day some people kill a fowl and sprinkle its blood on the door post.”

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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    “On St Stephen's Day the wren boys travel the district singing songs...”

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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  13. May-Bushes

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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    “Wm Donegan's grandfather lived in Clonsast and he had 3 cows and a horse.”

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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    “The banshee is believed in.”

    CBÉS 0800

    William Donegan

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