Askill

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Askill (school) (Askill, Co. Leitrim), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Padraig Ó Treabhair.

Original reference: 0190/5

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Leitrim schools

Stories

  1. Holy Wells - Marshall's Well (p. 301-302)
  2. Blessed Well - Toberpatrick (p. 303-305)
  3. Lugwaragyweal (p. 306-307)
  4. Rats (p. 308-309)
  5. Rossclogher Castle (p. 310-312)
  6. McClancys (p. 313-315)
  7. Food (p. 316-319)
  8. Old Burial Places (p. 320-321)
  9. Local Cures (p. 322-325)
  10. Old Songs Never Published (p. 326-330)
  11. Riddles (p. 331-335)
  12. Old Sayings (p. 336-338)
  13. Hidden Treasure (p. 339-340)
  14. Local Cures for Sick Cattle (p. 341-342)
  15. St Mogue (p. 343-344)
  16. Weather Signs (p. 345-346)
  17. More Cures - The Cure of the Rose (p. 347)
  18. Old Schools (p. 348)
  19. Bonfires (p. 349-350)
  20. Churning (p. 351-352)
  21. Food (p. 353-354)

Resource description

Origin information
Askill, Co. Leitrim
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 190, p. 300-354)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Leitrim (County)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Veterinary therapeutics   linked data (lcsh)
Erysipelas   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
John the Baptist’s Day   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Askill An Ascaill Askill Rossinver Rosclogher Leitrim
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4602727
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0190/5

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Leitrim 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:46027275>
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

Rights & Usage Conditions

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Copyright of the original resource: University College Dublin

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