Droichead na Dóinne

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Droichead na Dóinne (school) (Blackwater Bridge, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tadhg Ó Scolaidhe.

Original reference: 0465/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Kerry schools

Stories

  1. "Cad é an t-ainm atá ort?"... (p. 026)
  2. Dinnseanchas - Sliabh an Mharbhaithe (p. 027-028)
  3. Particulars of a Holy Well - Toberagrahig or Tobar a' Gathaigh (p. 029-031)
  4. Dinnseanchas - Loch Brainn (Lough Brin) (p. 032)
  5. Nicknames (p. 033)
  6. Unofficial Place Names - Parish of Tahilla (p. 034-037)
  7. The Old Road Kenmare to Sneem passes at western end of writer's home (teacher's house Blackwater Bridge)... (p. 038-039)
  8. Cúm an Aifrinn (p. 040)
  9. The ruling Irish family of the district was O'Sullivan Mór of Cappanacuss... (p. 041)
  10. Plás a' Rince (p. 042)
  11. Muingle Lot (p. 043)
  12. Names of Pupils on Rolls - Blackwater School (p. 044)
  13. Surnames of Pupils on Rolls in Blackwater Bridge N. School - Compiled from Old Roll Book (p. 045)
  14. To hear the cuckoo for the first time in the years in the right ear is regarded as a good sign of luck... (p. 046)
  15. To Mrs Scully N. T. Blackwater... (p. 047)
  16. If you meet a white horse when going to the fair it is regarded locally as a sign of bad luck... (p. 048)
  17. Bealach Bán: A rough stony field with white finnaun growing on it in farm of W. M. O Sullivan Derrinaclave Blackwater... (p. 049-050)
  18. Folk-Tales (p. 051-052)
  19. Folk-Tale (p. 053-054)
  20. Folk-Tale (p. 055)
  21. Folk-Tale - Mermaid (p. 056)
  22. School Games (p. 058)
  23. Gáirdín an Aitinn: a furzy field in farm of Patk. Shea, Doon, Tahilla... (p. 059-060)
  24. School Games - Blackwater Bridge (p. 061-062)
  25. Evil Eye (p. 063)
  26. Evil Eye (p. 063-064)
  27. Folk-Tale (p. 065)
  28. Gáirdín a' Líonta: a field west of J. C. O' Sullivan's house in Direenamacken Blackwater... (p. 066)
  29. Folk-Tale (p. 067-068)
  30. Two spoons ion the saucer or cup at tea-time is supposed to indicate that the owner will be left a widower (or widow) and will remarry!... (p. 069)
  31. Cnoch dubh: a hill of dark coloured shale rock above house of John Jones Blackwater... (p. 070)
  32. Signs of approaching death according to folk-lore of this locality vary after for different families... (p. 071-072)
  33. Folk-Tale (p. 073)
  34. Folk-Tale - Darby Gallivan (p. 074-076)
  35. Sean an iubhair: a hollow in farm of Daniel O Donoghue Direenamackion Blackwater... (p. 077-079)
  36. Cattle Cures (p. 080-081)
  37. Bolg an Uachra: Name of rack between Sherky Island and Mainland... (p. 082)
  38. Dún Coille - Dunkilla (p. 082)
  39. Folk-Tale (p. 083)
  40. A man was driving home from Sneem alone with horse and cart... (p. 084)
  41. A man was driving home from Sneem alone with horse and cart... (p. 084)
  42. I was sitting by window - it was open. Sergeant Dwyer of Sneem and a constable called on me and said "You are up very late at night."... (p. 085-086)
  43. A part of the strand near Derrynane supplies many of local inhabitants with "wrecked weeds" - seaweed torn up by tide or storm... (p. 087)
  44. Fairy Story (p. 088)
  45. Poll na Móna: a hole in the River Blackwater in John Moriarty's farm in Direendaragh Blackwater... (p. 089-090)
  46. Aimsear a bhídh a rugadh tú... (p. 091)
  47. Morgans (Murcadh) is a Christian name still surviving in this district... (p. 092)
  48. Folk-Tale (p. 093-094)
  49. Folk-Tale (p. 095)
  50. Faill a' Triple: a cliff in Derryvillane farm of John O Connell Derryvillane Moulcallee, Blackwater... (p. 096)
  51. He has a scar (scar = share or portion) in the boat... (p. 097)
  52. Folk-Tale (p. 098-099)
  53. Folk-Tale (p. 100-105)
  54. Folk-Tale (p. 106-107)
  55. Carraig an Aifrinn: Tradition says this was a Mass rock... (p. 108)
  56. Folk-Tale (p. 109-110)
  57. Folk-Tale (p. 111)
  58. Folk-Tale (p. 112-117)
  59. Monday is regarded as an unlucky day for killing pigs... (p. 118)
  60. Classification of pupils according to hair colour at Blackwater National School... (p. 119)
  61. Folk-Tale (p. 120)
  62. Folk-Tale (p. 121-122)
  63. Famine Period (p. 123-124)
  64. Folk-Tale (p. 125)
  65. Esge Coinlig - a hollow east of Mrs Con Sullivan's (Durraghi) house at Scott's Hill, Tahilla... (p. 126-127)
  66. Lough Brin (p. 128)
  67. Long Lake (p. 128)
  68. Folk-Tale (p. 129)
  69. Folk-Tale (p. 130-131)
  70. Folk-Tale (p. 132)
  71. Folk-Tale (p. 133-136)
  72. Folk-Tale (p. 137)
  73. Folk-Tale (p. 138-139)
  74. Folk-Tale (p. 140-142)
  75. Folk-Tale (p. 143-144)
  76. Folk-Tale (p. 145-147)
  77. The word "sprecket" (pronounced as spelled) is applied to a piebald or speckled animal or to even a brindled dog... (p. 148)
  78. One of the local estates is the Warden estate around Sneem. Prior to Warden, Bland owned it... (p. 149)
  79. Late Managers of Schools and Parish Priests of Sneem (p. 150)
  80. Appointed 1:10:'26 Tadhg O Scolaidhe (T. Scully) Present Principal... (p. 151)
  81. The "singalum" was a stick given to a pupil of school as he left school in the evening... (p. 152)
  82. The bata scór was a stick used by labourers (or others) for leckoning number of days worked... (p. 153)
  83. A common practice with the older inhabitants of this area when leaving a house late at night was to take a "coal" of fire with them as a protection against evil... (p. 154)
  84. Folk-Tale (p. 155)
  85. On St John's night June 23rd the people light the bonfire in honour of St John... (p. 156)
  86. Folk-Tale (p. 157-158)
  87. Folk-Tale (p. 159-160)
  88. Old Folk-Tale (p. 160-162)
  89. Folk-Tale (p. 163-164)
  90. Folk-Tale (p. 165)
  91. Folk-Tale (p. 166-167)
  92. Folk-Tale (p. 168-169)
  93. Folk-Tale (p. 170-171)
  94. Folk-Tale (p. 172)
  95. "He has made great way" (meaning headway or progress) It is said of a person who has journeyed well or quickly... (p. 173-174)
  96. Prior to February the 2nd every year the young men of this locality congregate at some house and decorate and disguise themselves... (p. 175-177)
  97. The exact age of deceased is not put on coffin plate. He or she is made a year older or a year younger... (p. 178)
  98. Funeral Customs (p. 179-184)
  99. Local Signs of Good or Bad Luck (p. 185)
  100. Bean na Scadán (p. 186)
  101. Faill Dubh (p. 187)
  102. Lizard as a Cure for Burns and Scalds (p. 188)
  103. Toby Butler, a shoemaker residing near Sneem, great grandfather of Denis Delahunty,... (p. 188)
  104. Ferret's Leavings (p. 188)
  105. Blood of Cat (p. 188)
  106. Coomnapeiste - Cúm na Péiste (p. 189)
  107. Circ-ím: Eggs boiled hard, shelled and cut... (p. 190)
  108. Ferret's Leavings (p. 190)

Resource description

Origin information
Blackwater Bridge, Co. Kerry
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 465, p. 25-190)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Kerry
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847   linked data (lcsh)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Names, Personal--Folklore
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Food--Folklore
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Mermaids   linked data (lcsh)
Evil eye   linked data (lcsh)
Veterinary therapeutics   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Curses   linked data (afset)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Fishing   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
John the Baptist’s Day   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Death--Folklore
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Burns and scalds   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Blackwater Bridge Droichead na Dóinne Blackwater Bridge Templenoe Dunkerron South Kerry
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4742087
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0465/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Kerry 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:47420875>
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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