Gleann Buidhe

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gleann Buidhe (school) (Glenboy, Co. Leitrim), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Rúibe, Bean Uí Cinóir.

Original reference: 0198/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Leitrim schools

Stories

  1. Local Story (p. 119)
  2. Local Story (p. 120-121)
  3. Local Story (p. 120)
  4. Local Story (p. 121-122)
  5. Weather-Lore (p. 123)
  6. Local Heroes (p. 124)
  7. Local Happenings (p. 125-126)
  8. Burning (p. 126)
  9. The headmaster of England was spending his holidays at Rosse's Point. (p. 126)
  10. There was a great 'flu in the year 1921. (p. 127)
  11. Mr McDermot of Glenfarne is said to have been burned to death and his house also. (p. 127)
  12. Severe Weather (p. 128)
  13. Old Schools (p. 129)
  14. Old Crafts (p. 130-132)
  15. Local Marriage Customs (p. 133)
  16. Local Place Names (p. 134-135)
  17. Bird-Lore (p. 136-137)
  18. Local Cures (p. 138-139)
  19. Homemade Toys (p. 140)
  20. Fairy Forts (p. 141-143)
  21. Games I Play (p. 144-145)
  22. Local Roads (p. 146)
  23. My Home District (p. 147-148)
  24. Potato Crop (p. 149-150)
  25. Festival Customs (p. 151)
  26. Care of Our Farm Animals (p. 152-153)
  27. Churning (p. 154-155)
  28. Forge (p. 156)
  29. Clothes Made Locally (p. 157)
  30. Local Fairs (p. 158)
  31. Food in Olden Times (p. 159)
  32. Song (p. 160-161)
  33. Local Monuments (p. 162)
  34. Bread (p. 163)
  35. Buying and Selling (p. 164)
  36. Old Houses (p. 165)
  37. Old Graveyards (p. 166)

Resource description

Origin information
Glenboy, Co. Leitrim
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 198, p. 118-166)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Leitrim (County)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Weather--Folklore
Poverty--Ireland
Fires   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Birds--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Dwellings--Folklore
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Glenboy Gleann Buí Glenboy Cloonclare Drumahaire Leitrim
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4602753
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0198/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Leitrim 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:46027535>
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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