Gleann, Cill Dá Lua

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Gleann, Cill Dá Lua (school) (Gortcallyroe, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Méadhbh Ní Chléirigh.

Original reference: 0587/2

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Clare schools

  1. Story (p. 087)
  2. Funny Story (p. 088)
  3. Riddles (p. 089-090)
  4. Strong Man (p. 091)
  5. Fairy Story (p. 092-093)
  6. Night of the Big Wind (p. 094-095)
  7. Schools of Long Ago (p. 095-096)
  8. Making of Candles (p. 096-097)
  9. Story (p. 097-098)
  10. Old Cures (p. 098-099)
  11. Tramps (p. 099-100)
  12. In olden days the majority of the people did not wear boots until they were eighteen years except the rich and one man named Jack Flynn from O Brien's Bridge never wore a boot atall. (p. 101-102)
  13. Story (p. 103)
  14. Story (p. 103-104)
  15. Story (p. 104-105)
  16. Story (p. 106)
  17. Story (p. 106-107)
  18. Story (p. 107-108)
  19. Story (p. 108-109)
  20. Story (p. 109-110)
  21. Landlord (p. 110-111)
  22. Tithes (p. 111-112)
  23. Story (p. 113)
  24. Long ago the people used to eat three meals every day, breakfast, dinner and supper. (p. 114-115)
  25. In olden times the people could spare money a lot easier than they can now. (p. 116)
  26. In olden times the hurlers of this district were called the Smyth O Brien's. (p. 117)
  27. Story (p. 118-119)
  28. Story (p. 119-120)
  29. Story (p. 120)
  30. Story (p. 121)
  31. Funny Story (p. 121-122)
  32. Riddles (p. 122-124)
  33. John Mullins was a strong man. (p. 125)
  34. One night there was a man coming from his 'cuaird'. (p. 125-126)
  35. Storm (p. 126-127)
  36. Long ago the catholic people were not allowed to send their children to schools. (p. 127)
  37. Long ago the people made candles themselves. (p. 128)
  38. Weddings (p. 128-129)
  39. Tramps (p. 130)
  40. Long ago in the Penal times the Catholic people were not allowed to attend Mass. (p. 129-130)
  41. Pat Mac Namara has a very old churn. (p. 131)
  42. Story (p. 131-132)
  43. Story (p. 133)
  44. Story (p. 134)
  45. Story (p. 134-135)
  46. Story (p. 136)
  47. Story (p. 136-137)
  48. Story (p. 137-138)
  49. Story (p. 138)
  50. Story (p. 138-139)
  51. Food of Long Ago (p. 139-140)
  52. Story (p. 140)
  53. Story (p. 141)
  54. Hurling Match (p. 141-142)
  55. Story (p. 142-143)
  56. Story (p. 143)
  57. Story (p. 144)
  58. Story (p. 144-145)
Origin information
Gortcallyroe, Co. Clare
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 587, p. 86-145)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Clare
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Winds--Folklore
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
belief   linked data (afset)
Early, Biddy, 1798-1874   linked data (naf)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
School location
GortcallyroeGort Chathail RuaGortcallyroeKillaloeTulla LowerClare
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5177605
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0587/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Clare 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:51776055>
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.

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