Glenalla

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Glenalla (school) (Glenalla, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Maude McCormack.

Original reference: 1086/2

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Donegal schools

  1. St Columcille's Lake (p. 22)
  2. Riddles (p. 23-25)
  3. Churn (p. 26-27)
  4. Forge (p. 27-28)
  5. Local Patron Saint (p. 29-30)
  6. Local Marriages Customs (p. 31-32)
  7. Old Houses (p. 33-34)
  8. Old Crafts (p. 35-38)
  9. Story (p. 39)
  10. Travellers (p. 40-41)
  11. Herbs (p. 42-43)
  12. Local Place Names (p. 44-45)
  13. Festival Customs - The Mummers (p. 46-50)
  14. Homemade Toys (p. 51-52)
  15. Bird-Lore (p. 53-56)
  16. Local Fairs (p. 58-59)
  17. Games I Play (p. 60-63)
  18. My Home District (p. 66)
  19. Potato Crop (p. 67-69)
Origin information
Glenalla, Co. Donegal
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 1086, p. 21-69)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Donegal (County)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
School location
GlenallaGleann EalaGlenallaAughnishKilmacrenanDonegal
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4493668
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 1086/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Donegal 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:44936685>
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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