Dysert

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dysert (school) (Dysart, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher C. Nic Eochagáin.

Original reference: 0737/4

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Westmeath schools

Stories

  1. Weather-Lore (p. 433-436)
  2. Fairy Fort (p. 437-438)
  3. Mass Rock at Monaghanstown (p. 439)
  4. Candle-Making (p. 440-441)
  5. Uisneach Giant (p. 442-443)
  6. Sailor (p. 444-445)
  7. Proverbs and Old Sayings (p. 446-450)
  8. As Good as the Master (p. 451-452)
  9. Spinning and Weaving (p. 453-454)
  10. Newell's Bridge (p. 455-456)
  11. Lore of Certain Days (p. 457-458)
  12. Our Parish and Patron Saint (p. 459-461)
  13. Croghan Hill (p. 462-463)
  14. Story about Lug Dubh (p. 464)
  15. Local Customs (p. 465-470)
  16. Potato Crop (p. 471-473)
  17. Lough Seudy (Ballymore) (p. 474-475)
  18. Story about Black Fort (p. 476-477)
  19. Local Cures (p. 478-480)
  20. Famine (p. 481-483)
  21. Story (p. 484-485)
  22. Old Chapel (p. 486)
  23. Byre (p. 487)
  24. Abeg Bush (p. 487)
  25. Wooden Ploughs (p. 488)
  26. Churchtown Ghost (p. 489-490)
  27. Oaten Bread (p. 491)
  28. Bog (p. 492-495)
  29. Stories of the Holy Family (p. 496-498)

Resource description

Origin information
Dysart, Co. Westmeath
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 737, p. 432-498)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Westmeath
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Textile industry   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Jesus Christ--Family
School location
Dysart An Díseart Dysart Dysart Moyashel and Magheradernon Westmeath
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5009087
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0737/4

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Westmeath 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:50090875>
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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