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Lisnabo, Newtownforbes

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Lisnabo, Newtownforbes (school) (Lisnabo, Co. Longford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Bhiadhtaigh.

Original reference: 0757/3

In collection The Schools’ Collection : Longford county schools

  1. Riddles (p. 069)
  2. Hidden Treasure (p. 071)
  3. Riddles (p. 071-074)
  4. Weather-Lore (p. 074-077)
  5. Swift Runner (p. 078)
  6. Great Jumper (p. 078)
  7. Powerful Swimmer (p. 078)
  8. Good Mower (p. 079)
  9. Good Dancer (p. 079)
  10. Good Singer (p. 079)
  11. Storyteller (p. 080-081)
  12. Severe Weather (p. 081-082)
  13. Heavy Snowfall (p. 082)
  14. Big Wind (p. 082-083)
  15. Old Schools (p. 083-084)
  16. Old Schools (p. 084)
  17. Old Marriage Customs (p. 084-085)
  18. Travelling Folk (p. 086-087)
  19. Bird-Lore (p. 088-090)
  20. Games I Play (p. 090-094)
  21. Composition - My Home District (p. 095)
  22. Fairy Forts (p. 096-098)
  23. Potato Crop (p. 099-100)
  24. Local Roads (p. 101-102)
  25. Care of the Farm Animals (p. 103-106)
  26. Churning (p. 107-108)
  27. Local Forge (p. 109-110)
  28. Local Place Names (p. 111)
  29. Local Fairs (p. 112-113)
  30. Food in Olden Times (p. 114-115)
  31. Old Houses (p. 116-117)
  32. Care of the Feet (p. 118-119)
  33. Bread (p. 120-121)
  34. Local Poet (p. 122-123)
  35. Local Poets (p. 124)
Origin information
Lisnabo, Co. Longford
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 757, p. 68-124)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Longford
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Rites and ceremonies   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
School location
LisnaboLios na BóLisnaboClongeshLongfordLongford
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5009161
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0757/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: Longford county 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:50091615>
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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