Bracknagh (1)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Bracknagh (1) (school) (Bracknagh, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Isabella Graham.

Original reference: 0800/1

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Offaly schools

Stories

  1. Our Local Saint (p. 001)
  2. St Broghan's Stone (p. 001)
  3. Remains of Church in Ballynowlart (p. 002)
  4. Site of Church (p. 003)
  5. Mass tree in O'Neills land, Bracknagh. (p. 003)
  6. Sports and Pastimes (p. 004)
  7. May Bushes (p. 004)
  8. St Brigid's Night (p. 004)
  9. Hidden Treasure - Spirit Bush (p. 005-005A)
  10. Hidden Treasure (p. 005-005A)
  11. Marriage Customs (p. 006-006A)
  12. Wakes (p. 006-006A)
  13. Beliefs (p. 006-006A)
  14. Funny Stories Told Locally (p. 007A-007)
  15. Funny Stories Told Locally (p. 007A-008)
  16. St Broghan's Walk (p. 008-008A)
  17. Wild Cat's Nest (p. 008-008A)
  18. St Stephen's Day (p. 009A-009)
  19. Halloween (p. 009A-009)
  20. Old Schools (p. 010A-010)
  21. Old Crafts (p. 011A-011)
  22. Local Happenings (p. 012A-012)
  23. Local Happenings (p. 012A-012)
  24. Local Happenings (p. 012A-013)
  25. Local Happenings (p. 012A-013)
  26. Piseoga (p. 013-015)
  27. Pisreoga (p. 015-016)
  28. The local "estate" belonged to Lord Ashtown. (p. 016)
  29. Antimacassar (p. 016)
  30. Folk Cures and Charms (p. 016-017)
  31. It is unlucky to cut a lone bush.... (p. 018)
  32. Irish Words Adopted into the English Speech (p. 018-020)

Resource description

Origin information
Bracknagh, Co. Offaly
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 800, p. 1A-20)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Offaly
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
May (Month)--Folklore
Saint Brigid's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Death--Folklore
Saint Stephen's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Halloween   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Poverty--Ireland
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Irish language--Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
School location
Bracknagh Breacánach Bracknagh Clonsast Coolestown Offaly
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5044566
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0800/1

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Offaly 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:50445665>
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

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