Drumkerl

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Drumkerl (school) (Drumkerril, Co. Cavan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Ml. Mac Aoidh.

Original reference: 0970/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Cavan schools

Stories

  1. Folk Charms (p. 173-174)
  2. Religious (p. 177-178)
  3. Social (p. 181)
  4. Hidden Treasure (p. 183)
  5. Drumlane Treasure (p. 183-184)
  6. Dungimmon Treasure (p. 185)
  7. My Home District - Glasstown, Killeshandra (p. 186)
  8. My Home District (p. 186-187)
  9. My Home District - Gurteen, Killeshandra (p. 188)
  10. Our School District - Drumkerl, Belturbet (p. 188)
  11. Local Marriage Customs - Runaways (p. 189-190)
  12. Local Marriage Customs - Strawboys (p. 190-192)
  13. Collection of Riddles (p. 193-196)
  14. Songs and Verses of Songs Heard Locally - Paddy Seán Bán (p. 197-198)
  15. Reform (p. 199-201)
  16. Kildallon Brown Red (p. 201-203)
  17. Tenant Right (p. 204-205)
  18. Knights of Drumlane (p. 205-207)
  19. Holy Wells - Tobar Padraig (p. 208-209)
  20. Tobar Mague (p. 209-211)
  21. Herbs Etc. - The Mullen Plant (p. 212)
  22. Herbs Etc. - March Malace (p. 212)
  23. Herbs Etc. - Butcher's Broom (p. 213)
  24. Herbs Etc. - Tansy Plant (p. 213)
  25. Herbs Etc. - Redshank (p. 213)
  26. Herbs Etc. - Lambquarter (p. 214)
  27. Local Place Names (p. 215)
  28. Local Place Names (p. 216-217)
  29. Local Place Names (p. 218-219)
  30. Local Place Names (p. 220)
  31. Local Place Names (p. 220-221)
  32. Local Place Names (p. 221-222)
  33. Local Place Names (p. 222)
  34. Local Place Names (p. 223)
  35. Old Crafts - Candle-Making (p. 224)
  36. Old Crafts - Basket-Making (p. 224-225)
  37. Old Crafts - Basket-Making (p. 226)
  38. Old Crafts - Thatching (p. 226-227)
  39. Old Crafts - Whip-Making (p. 228)
  40. Old Crafts - Whip-Making (p. 228)
  41. Old Crafts - Pottery Work (p. 229)
  42. Old Crafts - Pottery Work (p. 229)
  43. Old Crafts - Pottery Work (p. 229)
  44. Old Crafts - Nail-Making (p. 230)
  45. Old Crafts - Fishing (p. 230-231)
  46. Spinning and Weaving (p. 231-232)
  47. Old Crafts - Soap-Making (p. 232)
  48. Old Crafts - Barrel Making (p. 232)
  49. Old Crafts - Lime-Making (p. 233)
  50. Old Schools (p. 234)
  51. Drumkerl Old National School (p. 234-235)
  52. Games Etc. (p. 236)
  53. Tat and Dog (p. 237-238)
  54. Pitch and Toss (p. 238-239)
  55. Wolf and Sheep (p. 239)
  56. Skittles (p. 240)
  57. Tip the Finger on the Mind (p. 240-241)
  58. Proverbs Heard Locally (p. 242)

Resource description

Origin information
Drumkerril, Co. Cavan
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 970, p. 169-242)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Cavan (County)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Patrick, Saint, 373?-463?  
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Basket making   linked data (lcsh)
Thatched roofs   linked data (lcsh)
Nail craft   linked data (lcsh)
Textile industry   linked data (lcsh)
Soap trade   linked data (lcsh)
Coopering   linked data (afset)
Limekilns   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Drumkerril Droim Choirill Drumkerril Drumlane Loughtee Lower Cavan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5044809
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0970/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Cavan 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:50448095>
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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