Taplach

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Taplach (school) (Taplagh, Co. Monaghan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Dubhthaigh.

Original reference: 0931/4

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Monaghan schools

  1. Fairy Story (p. 240-243)
  2. Ghost Story (p. 244-245)
  3. Rós Beag Dubh (p. 246-247)
  4. Tomhaiseanna (p. 247-249)
  5. Cora Cainte (p. 250-252)
  6. Bheídeadh pátrúin i gCilleanda gach aon bhliadhain tá fad ó shoin. (p. 250)
  7. Seanfhocail ón Cheantar (p. 253-256)
  8. Seanfhocail agus Cora Cainte (p. 257)
  9. Folklore - Nicknames (p. 258)
  10. Iomán Inis Caoin (p. 259-262)
  11. Seanfhocla (p. 263)
  12. How Broomfield Got Its Name (p. 264-271)
  13. Taking Butter off Churns (p. 272)
  14. Seanfhocail ón Cheantar (p. 273-275)
  15. Leigheas (p. 276)
  16. Scéal (p. 277)
  17. Amhrán (p. 278-279)
  18. A Prayer to Ease Pain in the Head (p. 280)
  19. Ceist agam ort a ghiollaí an dáin... (p. 281)
  20. Amhrán (p. 282-284)
  21. Seo thios cúpla bhearra fá'n chluiche do bhí i nInis Caoin Deagha... (p. 285-286)
  22. Seanfhocail (p. 287)
  23. Sláinte (p. 287)
  24. A Phádraig na mbachall mban... (p. 288)
  25. Argóint - An Rud a Dúirt an Léana don Abhainn (p. 289)
  26. Love Song - Lord Blayney's Demesne (p. 290-291)
  27. Cailleach Bhéara (p. 292)
  28. Fairy Tale - Nick Nolan and the Bag of Noggins (p. 293-295)
  29. Story of a Witch who Could Take Butter off Churns (p. 296-299)
  30. Funny Story re Butter Snatching (p. 299-300)
  31. Folklore - Old Forts (p. 301-303)
  32. Herbs (p. 303-304)
  33. Old Schools (p. 304-305)
  34. Bird-Lore (p. 306)
  35. Signs of the Weather (p. 307-308)
  36. Famine (p. 309)
  37. Dancers (p. 309-310)
  38. Epidemics (p. 310-311)
  39. Crafts (p. 311)
  40. Care of Farm Animals (p. 312-314)
  41. Proverbs (p. 314-315)
  42. Local Roads (p. 316)
  43. Old Houses (p. 316)
  44. Old Story (p. 317-318)
  45. Echoes of Cromwellian Times in Relation to Our Barony of Farney (p. 319)
  46. Old Graveyards (p. 319)
  47. Manann Castle (p. 320-321)
  48. Lowery Tuirc (p. 321-322)
  49. Old Roads (p. 322-324)
  50. Cures (p. 325-327)
  51. Trades (p. 328)
  52. Forts (p. 328)
  53. Herbs (p. 329)
  54. Milestones (p. 330)
  55. Plantations (p. 331-333)
  56. Blacksmith's Forge (p. 334)
  57. Names of Birds in Our District (Wild Birds) (p. 335)
  58. Spinners (p. 336-337)
  59. Names of Trees Peculiar to Our District (p. 337-338)
  60. Our District (p. 338-339)
  61. Families in Our Townland (p. 340)
  62. Houses in Our Townland (p. 340)
  63. Care of Our Farm Animals (p. 341-342)
  64. Buying and Seling (p. 342-343)
  65. Food in Olden Times (p. 344-345)
  66. Boycotting of Tom McMahon (p. 346-348)
  67. Local Place Names (p. 349)
  68. Cures (p. 349)
  69. Riddles (p. 350-352)
  70. House Burnings (p. 353)
  71. Old Roads (p. 354-355)
  72. Dates of Building of Houses in the District (p. 356-358)
  73. An Dán Breac (p. 359-367)
  74. Salutation (p. 368)
  75. Place Names in the District (p. 368-376)
  76. In Mr. Daly's grandfather's time, this arean came into McCabe's house in Box. (p. 376-377)
  77. There is a fort on McCabe's farm and a treasure is supposed to be buried on this fort. (p. 377)
  78. There is supposed to be a pot of gold in a fence in Drumbearra - near Áth Clochán... (p. 377)
  79. Croc a Tornan was the old name for Drumgowna Hill - where Master Marron lived. (p. 378)
  80. In 1816 a bad plague broke out, and fourteen widows were left in the townland of Drumgowna. (p. 378)
  81. In 1815, twenty thousand orangemen were reviewed by Seever in Newry. (p. 378)
  82. In 1788 Monalty house was commenced after Killany Chapel was completed. (p. 378)
  83. Norman Steele died in the year 1801 at the age of 48. (p. 378-379)
  84. Pisreoga (p. 379-380)
  85. Seanfhocail (p. 381-383)
  86. Fairy Tale (p. 384-387)
  87. Fairy Tale (p. 388-389)
  88. Fairy Tale (p. 390-391)
  89. Fairy Tale (p. 392-393)
  90. Fairy Tale (p. 393-394)
  91. Fairy Story (p. 395-396)
  92. Old Story (p. 397-398)
  93. Fairy Tale (p. 399-405)
  94. Nicknames (p. 405-406)
Origin information
Taplagh, Co. Monaghan
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 931, p. 239-406)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Monaghan (County)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Verbal arts and literature   linked data (afset)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Headache   linked data (lcsh)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Weather--Folklore
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Epidemics   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Animals--Folklore
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Textile industry   linked data (lcsh)
Names, Personal--Folklore
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Fires   linked data (lcsh)
Wake services   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Treasure troves--Folklore
O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Rebellion of 1798
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
School location
TaplaghTaplachTaplaghDonaghmoyneFarneyMonaghan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4758587
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0931/4

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Monaghan 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:47585875>
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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