The Schools’ Collection

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

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  1. Articles of Clothing Worn Forty Years Ago

    CBÉS 0356

    Mr O Sullivan, Mrs O Sullivan, William O' Sullivan

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    Long ago there was a very strong man named Duggan in Annagh.

    CBÉS 0368

    Mr James Irwin, William O' Sullivan

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    The lark builds her nest on the ground generally in cows' tracks.

    CBÉS 0368

    Mr James O' Sullivan, William O' Sullivan

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    A bullfinch builds her nest in a brake of briars.

    CBÉS 0368

    Mr James O' Sullivan, William O' Sullivan

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    Once upon a time there were two brothers living together.

    CBÉS 0368

    Miss Bessie O' Sullivan, William O' Sullivan

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    Long ago the farmers used be carting to Cork with apples to make cider.

    CBÉS 0368

    Mr Denis O' Sullivan, William O' Sullivan

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  7. Bird-Lore

    CBÉS 0381

    William O Sullivan

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  8. Bird-Lore

    The thrush says...

    CBÉS 0381

    William O Sullivan

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  9. Local Heroes

    CBÉS 0407

    Donal O Sullivan, William O Sullivan

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  10. Local Heroes

    CBÉS 0497

    Timothy Feaheny, William O' Sullivan

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  11. Local Heroes

    CBÉS 0497

    John Nunan, William O Sullivan

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