Dearg Dún

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dearg Dún (school) (Dergvone, Co. Leitrim), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Lochlainn.

Original reference: 0205/1

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Leitrim schools

  1. Travelling Folk (p. 003-004)
  2. Fairy Forts (p. 005-007)
  3. Weather Signs (p. 008-010)
  4. Local Cures (p. 011-012)
  5. Riddles (p. 013-017)
  6. Food (p. 019-021)
  7. Marriage Customs (p. 022-026)
  8. St Stephen's Day (p. 027-029)
  9. Bread (p. 030-031)
  10. Thatching (p. 032-034)
  11. Creel-Making (p. 035-036)
  12. Rope-Making (p. 037-038)
  13. Candle-Making (p. 039-041)
  14. Bringing Home Turf (p. 043-044)
  15. Local Superstitions (p. 045-049)
  16. My Home District (p. 050-054)
  17. Local Forges (p. 055-058)
  18. Halloween Customs (p. 059-061)
  19. Birds (p. 063-065)
  20. Story (p. 066-068)
  21. Story (p. 069-070)
Origin information
Dergvone, Co. Leitrim
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 205, p. 1-70)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Leitrim (County)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Saint Stephen's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Thatched roofs   linked data (lcsh)
Basket making   linked data (lcsh)
Rope trade   linked data (lcsh)
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Halloween   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
School location
DergvoneAn DeargmhóinDergvoneKillargaDrumahaireLeitrim
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4605939
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0205/1

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:46059395>
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.

Rights & Usage Conditions

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