Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala (school) (Anglesborough, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Cadhla.

Original reference: 0514/1

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Limerick schools

  1. Cóiste Bodhar (p. 001-002)
  2. Dead Hunt (p. 002-003)
  3. Dead Hunt (p. 003-004)
  4. Dead Hunt (p. 005-006)
  5. One evening about 40 yrs. ago a man was coming home from the village of Ballylanders. (p. 007)
  6. About fifty years ago there lived in Labamologa, in the county of Limerick and about six miles from Mitchelstown a man... (p. 008-009)
  7. "You often hear tell of Donovan the hedge schoolmaster" said Mrs Cleary. (p. 009-010)
  8. Almost directly opposite Denis Dwyers' cottage in Ballyfaskin, in the Co. of Limerick and in the barony of Coshlea... (p. 011-013)
  9. There was a fellow working down there at Jack Gallahues in Ballyfaskin... (p. 013-015)
  10. "You remember that Staunton girl I told you about that Patcheen Lyons met the day he was out hunting" (p. 016-017)
  11. One night during the Civil-war Liam and a company of the boys were travelling through a district in West Cork. (p. 018)
  12. About twenty years ago Paddy Green Mahony down there in Ballyfaskin, Ballylarders, Co. Limerick was cutting hay... (p. 019)
  13. "Those land-grabbers never had a bit of luck. The widows curse was on them and on their children." (p. 019-020)
  14. There was a famous walker who lived in Lackendarra, Anglesboro in the Parish of Kilbehenny called John Mansel... (p. 020-021)
  15. Another account says that one time 'Step' had a very sore foot and was unable to walk. (p. 021)
  16. About thirty years ago a tree had been knocked down over in Dungrud by a storm. (p. 022)
  17. Gold (p. 023-024)
  18. There is gold said to be buried on the Galtees. (p. 025-028)
  19. Massy Family (p. 029-038)
  20. How the Dawson Estate Came into the Posession of the Massys (p. 038-039)
  21. At the time of the taking of the taking of the Castle of Ballinahinch which was defended by Sir Henry Burgess... (p. 040-041)
  22. Diarmuid Ó Duibhne and Grainne were travellingthrough Munster. (p. 041-042)
  23. I saw Thomas Adams Kearney who lived at Anagurra House... (p. 042-043)
  24. William Wright who lived in Barnagurraha, Anglesbori', Barony of Coshlea was supposed to be able to cut an acre of hay... (p. 044-048)
  25. Hedge-Schools (p. 049-055)
  26. John Kilmartin who lived in Lackendarna, Anglesboro', Co. Limk. in the year cir. 1875 was a weaver. (p. 056-058)
  27. In my own farm in Barnagurraha we have some peculiar names on our fields. (p. 059)
  28. Patrick O' Dwyer of Fahanasoodry who lived about 1885 was a noted Herb Doctor. (p. 060-065)
  29. Patrick Forde of Ballyduff who afterwards became a captain in the Roston Artillery was returning home from the... (p. 066-070)
  30. Local Poets (p. 071-072)
  31. Local Poets (p. 073-075)
  32. Local Poets (p. 075-079)
  33. Local Poets (p. 080-082)
  34. Local Poets (p. 083-086)
  35. Local Poets (p. 087-089)
  36. Galtee Mountain Boys (p. 089-092)
  37. Famine (p. 093-094)
  38. In 1846 the New Line road from Quane's Bridge Inchaecomb to Con Burkes Cross was opened as relief work and was left unfinished until 1868. (p. 095-099)
  39. Mass Paths (p. 100)
  40. Holy Wells (p. 101-102)
  41. Galbally Farmer (p. 103-104)
  42. Care of Animals (p. 105)
  43. About 50 years ago in Angelsboro' people did not wear boots until they were 20 yrs. of age. (p. 106)
  44. St Brigid (p. 107)
  45. The first pair of clogs ever worn in this district were worn by James Keyes, Glenlara Cottage, Glenlara, Lnocklong Co. Limk... (p. 108)
  46. A fair used to be held in Anglesboro' up to the year 1810 or so. (p. 109)
  47. There was an old carpenter in this district some years ago and when driving a wedge he used always say "hah hah" at every stroke. (p. 110-113)
  48. On St. Stephen's Day the school boys and girls of the district go from house to house "hunting the ran (wren)". (p. 114-117)
  49. On May Eve the pishogues were made. One person strove to take his neighbours butter, milk or cream by the help of the devil. (p. 118-121)
  50. St John's Day, 24th June. On St. John's Eve all farmers light large blasts in their gardens. (p. 122-125)
  51. Mrs. Studdart of Elm Hill, Co. Clare had a famous racehorse called "Roller". (p. 126-127)
  52. About 70 years there was a tanyard in Mitchelstown, Co. Cork which lies 6 English miles south of Gleann-na-gCreabhar. (p. 128)
  53. Michael O'Neill of Coolnamahogue, Anglesboro', Co. Limk. Coshlea was a noted ratcharmer. (p. 129)
  54. As already stated the 25th of November is the Patron Saints Day of Mitchelstown, St. Fanahan's Day. (p. 129-130)
  55. About the 8th of January 1905, Lord Massy the 7th Baron and myself (W. Casey) were out shooting. (p. 131)
  56. In my young days the people ate only three meals a day i.e breakfast, dinner, and supper. (p. 132-135)
  57. Football was the great game in my young days. The ball was not as round as it is now. (p. 136-137)
  58. In my young days the boys used to play bowls on the mountain foot road between the Lishleen boreen and the top... (p. 138)
  59. Do you see that cairn up there on Teampuillin? (p. 139)
  60. My mother, God rest her soul and may the heavens be her bed, used to make grand sweet brown bread... (p. 140-141)
  61. Long ago the people used to do a lot of swapping in horses and cows. (p. 141-142)
  62. Old Houses (p. 143-151)
  63. You know that hill overlooking Athnaslinga (Co. Limk. Coshlea) behind well that's known as Carraig Seán Buidhe. (p. 152)
  64. You might remember that I told you a few nights ago that General Hugh Massy got a forfeit estate in Duntryleague... (p. 153-154)
  65. William Carber of West Cork told me that he was one evening walking around the kitchen at home... (p. 154-155)
  66. About 90 years ago a farmer here in Anglesboro' was coming home late one night from a neighbours house... (p. 155-156)
  67. About 150 years ago there was a billet-master in Fermoy, Co. Cork and he used to give out the tickets every night... (p. 156-159)
  68. The field of Patsy Hogan's below Hedger Quane's field on the right hand side of the New Line Road... (p. 159-160)
  69. In Brigown graveyard, Mitchelstown Co. Cork there is a special place set aside... (p. 160)
  70. The day Cromwell was marching to Clonmell, Co. Tipp. he went into Mandeville House... (p. 160-161)
  71. There were visitors up here some years ago at Massy Lodge (Anglesboro') and the Honourable Hugh asked... (p. 162-165)
  72. My ancestors lived near Mitchelstown Co. Cork and when the monks came to Mt. Melleray they used ride... (p. 166-167)
  73. Some years ago three men from our own little village of Gleann-na-gCreabhar (Anglesboro') were returning home... (p. 168)
Origin information
Anglesborough, Co. Limerick
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 514, p. 1a-168)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Limerick (County)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Early, Biddy, 1798-1874   linked data (naf)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Rites and ceremonies   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Brigid, of Ireland, Saint, ca. 453-ca. 524   linked data (viaf)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Saint Stephen's Day   linked data (lcsh)
May (Month)--Folklore
John the Baptist’s Day   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Giants--Folklore
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658   linked data (viaf)
School location
AnglesboroughGleann na gCreabharAnglesboroughGalballyCoshleaLimerick
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4922062
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0514/1

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"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Limerick 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:49220625>
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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