Dún Mór (cailíní)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dún Mór (cailíní) (school) (Dunmore, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Halliday.

Original reference: 0037/1

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Galway schools

Stories

  1. Bás agus an Peacach (p. 0001-0003)
  2. Marthain Phádraig (p. 0003-0005)
  3. A pheacaigh uaibhreach féach suas agus déan an aithrighe cruaidh (p. 0006-0007)
  4. In olden times an old smith resided in Dunmore (p. 0008-0009)
  5. Long ago it was said that in the centre of the old castle stood a large stone under which was gold an d it was said that whoever got the gold could have it. (p. 0009-0010)
  6. When Hosty came to Ireland he was invited to a feast which was held in Moire's castle. (p. 0010-0011)
  7. Siota agus A Mháthair (p. 0012-0018)
  8. About ninety years ago, a blacksmith lived in Knockroe, four miles from Dunmore, Co. Galway. (p. 0019-0020)
  9. Frank Flaherty (deceased) who was a great sportsman and fond of shooting told this story of his own experience. (p. 0020-0021)
  10. Some years ago it was customary to ride on horseback behind their husbands. (p. 0022)
  11. Piper and the Puca (p. 0023-0027)
  12. Good Weather Guides (p. 0027-0028)
  13. Wet Weather Guides (p. 0029-0031)
  14. Superstition (p. 0032)
  15. Superstition (p. 0033-0034)
  16. Superstition (p. 0034-0036)
  17. Matchmaking and Marriage Customs (p. 0037-0039)
  18. Fairies (p. 0040-0042)
  19. Cnoc an Aifrinn (p. 0042-0043)
  20. On the evening of the Battle of Aughrim, 12th July 1696 tradition states that a party of Irish soldiers retreating from the battle crossed the river that flows past here at Ahawnduv... (p. 0043-0044)
  21. On the field of Aughrim there is a small valley called Gleann 'a Fola (Glen of the Blood) (p. 0045-0046)
  22. That in his neighbourhood there were hedge schools at:- Lisduff... (p. 0046-0047)
  23. Weavers wove flannel and friezes (p. 0047-0048)
  24. In the parish of Killimor, quite recently a woman had only one cow and yet she sold as much butter as two extensive farmers near her who had several cows. (p. 0048-0049)
  25. To Take Butter Away from a Cow (p. 0049-0050)
  26. Taking Away Crops (p. 0050-0051)
  27. Feast Day Customs (p. 0051-0054)
  28. Cures (p. 0055-0058)
  29. Flax Spinning in the Homes (p. 0058-0059)
  30. Bad Eye (p. 0059-0060)
  31. For burns a very good cure is slawnas and lard. (p. 0060-0061)
  32. Turpentine is put on loaf sugar and given to children who are suffering from worms. (p. 0062-0067)
  33. Turf mould got into the eye of Mrs Burke (deceased) Knockroe, Dunmore, Co. Galway and she visited an old man who lived in Claddagh, Tuam, who was known to set charms for sicknesses and complaints of various kinds. (p. 0067-0070)
  34. Bhí fear a raibh mórán do shaibhreas an t-saoghail aige ina chomhnuidhe i dTulac na Dála fadó agus níor mhaith leis bás a fhághail cor ar bith. (p. 0070-0071)
  35. A great feast was once prepared for the Kings of Munster and Connaught and their friends. (p. 0071)
  36. At one time there was a ghost seen every night in a lake in Elphin drawing a stone up and down the lake and each morning the stone was left in the same place on the brink of the lake. (p. 0071-0072)
  37. Tullinadaly is a district situation a few miles north west of Tuam. (p. 0073)
  38. There was a man named Stephen Crowe, a tenant of the Deering Estate, who was summoned for arrears of rent. (p. 0073-0074)
  39. There was a poor but very clever Connaught boy long ago, who went to Munster to teach. (p. 0074-0076)
  40. Bhí teach bánuighthe i bparóiste Dúnmóire. (p. 0077-0078)
  41. Cures (p. 0078-0079)
  42. Blessing of Seed Oats (p. 0079-0080)
  43. Cures (p. 0080-0081)
  44. Seventh Son and Charms (p. 0081-0082)
  45. Noonan said that his sister, Mrs Mee, Knickaams, Glenamaddy, Galway, became very ill on the tenth day after her confinement. (p. 0082-0083)
  46. Bhí tighearna talmhan ina chomnuidhe ins an áit a tugtar Welfort air anois. (p. 0083-0084)
  47. In olden times there lived in Strawberryhill, Dunmore, Co. Galway a poor man who had but two goats and the people called him Bodach na nGabhar. (p. 0084-0086)
  48. There was a landlord named Keeley living in a house in Carrowkeel, Dunmore, Co. Galway. (p. 0087-0088)
  49. Mrs Halliday said her grandfather was a great gambler and was accustomed to staying out late at night cardplaying. (p. 0088-0089)
  50. A wealthy man named Loughy lived in Carraroe, Dunmore, Co. Galway. (p. 0089-0090)
  51. It is customary up to the present day for people to spit on money which they get for anything which they sell so that it will be lucky for them. (p. 0090-0091)
  52. A woman lived in Carnagur who had an evil eye. (p. 0091)
  53. There is a stone in The Square, Tuam, and if a person stands on this with his foot in a certain position he is put astray. (p. 0091-0092)
  54. Lios in Castlefarm (p. 0092-0094)
  55. About a quarter of a mile from the town of Dunmore there are the ruins of an old castle. (p. 0094-0095)

Resource description

Origin information
Dunmore, Co. Galway
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 37, p. 1a-95)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Galway (County)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Patrick, Saint, 373?-463?  
Verbal arts and literature   linked data (afset)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Aughrim, Battle of, Aughrim, Galway, Ireland, 1691   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Textile industry   linked data (lcsh)
Burns and scalds   linked data (lcsh)
Worms   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658   linked data (viaf)
Evil eye   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Dunmore Dún Mór Dunmore Dunmore Dunmore Galway
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4569057
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0037/1

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Galway 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:45690575>
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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