Ferns (C.)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ferns (C.) (school) (Ferns, Co. Wexford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Stás, Bean Uí Mhuimhneacháin.

Original reference: 0896/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Wexford schools

Stories

  1. Old Prayers (p. 021-027)
  2. Our Patron Saint (p. 028-029)
  3. Our Patron Saint (p. 030)
  4. Our Patron Saint (p. 030)
  5. Local Monuments (p. 031-033)
  6. Local Monuments - St Peter's Church (p. 034)
  7. Local Monuments - St Mary's Cathedral (p. 034-035)
  8. Local Ruins - The Castle (p. 036-038)
  9. Coming of St Aidan (p. 038-039)
  10. The Gobán Saor (p. 040)
  11. Fr Redmond (p. 040)
  12. Father John Murphy - Leader of the Wexford Insurgents in '98 (p. 041-042)
  13. Memoirs of '98 (p. 042-043)
  14. Memoirs of '98 (p. 043-044)
  15. Memoirs of '98 (p. 044-045)
  16. Memoirs of '98 (p. 045)
  17. Memoirs of '98 (p. 045-046)
  18. Local Marriage Customs (p. 047-049)
  19. Local Stories (p. 050-053)
  20. Murder of Butler O' Brien (p. 054-058)
  21. Murder of Butler O' Brien (p. 058-059)
  22. Murder of Butler O' Brien (p. 059)
  23. Local Cures (p. 060-061)
  24. Croc na Mallacht (p. 062-063)
  25. Weather-Lore (p. 064-066)
  26. Omens (p. 067-069)
  27. Proverbs (p. 070-075)
  28. Riddles (p. 076-082)
  29. Holy Well of Ferns (p. 083-084)
  30. Old Church (p. 085)
  31. Old Church (p. 085-086)
  32. Hidden Treasure (p. 087)
  33. Hidden Treasure (p. 088)
  34. Hidden Treasure (p. 088)
  35. Hidden Treasure (p. 088-089)
  36. Great Snow-Storm (p. 090)
  37. Great Snow-Storm (p. 091)
  38. Burnings (p. 092)
  39. Burnings (p. 092-095)
  40. Halloween and Its Customs (p. 096-097)
  41. Memoirs of '98 (p. 098-100)
  42. Games I Play (p. 100-101)
  43. Games I Play (p. 101-102)
  44. Hunter Gowan's Ghost (p. 103-104)

Resource description

Origin information
Ferns, Co. Wexford
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 896, p. 20-104)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Wexford (County)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Gobán Saor (Legendary character)   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Rebellion of 1798
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Treasure troves--Folklore
Frost   linked data (lcsh)
Fires   linked data (lcsh)
Halloween   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Ferns Fearna Ferns Ferns Scarawalsh Wexford
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5009318
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0896/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Wexford 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:50093185>
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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