Liss, Ballycumber

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Liss, Ballycumber (school) (Grogan and Corroe, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sarah Howden.

Original reference: 0810/1

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Offaly schools

Stories

  1. Hidden Treasure (p. 002)
  2. Hidden Treasure (p. 003)
  3. Funny Story (p. 004-005)
  4. Riddles (p. 006-007)
  5. Signs of Bad Weather (p. 008)
  6. Signs of Good Weather (p. 008-009)
  7. Local Heroes (p. 009-010)
  8. Severe Weather (p. 011)
  9. Marriage Customs (p. 012)
  10. Local Place Names (p. 013-014)
  11. Cures (p. 015-017)
  12. Homemade Toys (p. 018-019)
  13. My Home District (p. 020)
  14. Local Patron Saint (p. 021)
  15. Local Fairs (p. 022)
  16. Old Houses (p. 023)
  17. Festival Customs (p. 024)
  18. Bird-Lore (p. 025)
  19. Old Graveyards (p. 026)
  20. Old Crafts (p. 027)
  21. Local Forges (p. 028)
  22. Bread (p. 029)
  23. Churning (p. 030)

Resource description

Origin information
Grogan and Corroe, Co. Offaly
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 810, p. 1-30)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Offaly
Treasure troves--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Bread--Folklore
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Grogan and Corroe An Gruagán agus An Chorr Rua Grogan and Corroe Lemanaghan Garrycastle Offaly
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5044611
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0810/1

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:50446115>
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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