Lettercran

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Lettercran (school) (Lettercran, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Peadar S. Ó Duibhidhe.

Original reference: 1030/3

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Donegal schools

Stories

  1. Scoil (p. 201)
  2. Seanscoil (p. 201)
  3. Séipéal (p. 201)
  4. Teampall (p. 201)
  5. Déantúis agus Gairmeacha Beatha (p. 203-205)
  6. Trade and Commerce - Fairs (p. 206)
  7. Trade and Commerce - Markets (p. 207)
  8. Trade and Commerce - Shops (p. 207-208)
  9. Pisreogas - May Eve (p. 209)
  10. Pisreogas - November's Eve (p. 210-211)
  11. Pisreogas - Births (p. 212)
  12. Pisreogas - Marriages (p. 213-215)
  13. Pisreoga (p. 216-221)
  14. Pisreogas - Dreams (p. 221-223)
  15. Cures (p. 224-227)
  16. Sayings (p. 228-229)
  17. Wake Games (p. 230)
  18. Sunday Games (p. 231-233)
  19. Rucky (p. 234-241)
  20. Hanging Gale (p. 242-247)
  21. Hudden and Dudden and Dan O'Neill (p. 248-253)
  22. Three Golden Hairs from the King's Beard (p. 254-261)
  23. Widow's Son (p. 262-269)
  24. Trueboy and the Grey Mare (p. 270-279)
  25. Baint na Cruithneachtan le Corrán (p. 281A-281)

Resource description

Origin information
Lettercran, Co. Donegal
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 1030, p. 200-281)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Donegal (County)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
May (Month)--Folklore
Halloween   linked data (lcsh)
Childbirth--Folklore
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Verbal arts and literature   linked data (afset)
Death--Folklore
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Lettercran Lettercran Templecarn Tirhugh Donegal
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4428263
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 1030/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Donegal schools," held by the National Folklore Collection UCD. © Digital content by University College Dublin, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <http://digital.ucd.ie/view/duchas:44282635>
Funding
Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
Record source
Metadata creation date: 2014/2016 — Metadata created by Fiontar, Dublin City University, in collaboration with the National Folklore Collection UCD and UCD Library. Original Fiontar metadata converted into MODS by UCD Library.

School location

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