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Castlecoote

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

Original reference: 0263/4

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Roscommon schools

  1. Names of Villages and Townlands Round Castlecoote National School (p. 146)
  2. Castlecoote - Caisleán an Chuitigh (p. 147-149)
  3. Castlecoote - The Fairies Horse Fair (p. 150-151)
  4. True Story (p. 152)
  5. New Road and Co. Liachtar (p. 153)
  6. Townsell the Spy (p. 154)
  7. Castlestrange and Ogham Stone (p. 155)
  8. Monument and Chimneys of Tubberavaddy (p. 157-159)
  9. Ribard the Jingler (p. 158)
  10. Creemully (p. 160)
  11. Curragh (p. 161)
  12. Fuerty (p. 162-163)
  13. Aughagad (p. 164-165)
  14. Lore of Certain Days (p. 166)
  15. Card Playing (p. 167-168)
  16. Herbs (p. 169-170)
  17. Local Roads (p. 171-172)
  18. Farm Animals (p. 173-175)
  19. Local Cures (p. 177-179)
  20. Stories (p. 178)
  21. Collection of Prayers (p. 180)
  22. Proverbs (p. 181)
  23. Folklore - Danny Redbeard's Lawn, Goodman's End and No Man's Land (p. 183-190)
  24. Two Friends (p. 191)
  25. Herd and the Witch Cat (p. 192-194)
  26. Pot of Gold (p. 193)
  27. How a Dead Mother Came to Mind Her Baby (p. 195-196)
  28. Man and a Cow (p. 197)
  29. Short Stories (p. 198)
  30. Dan Dolan (p. 199-201)
  31. Witch Story (p. 200)
  32. Funny Story (p. 202)
  33. Story of a Clever Boy (p. 203)
  34. Funny Story (p. 204)
  35. Story of Ramblers (p. 205)
  36. Funny Story (p. 206)
  37. Wee Tailor and Three Giants (p. 207-213)
  38. Funny Story (p. 208)
  39. Before coming to this parish, Parson Gumley gave wonderful sermons, which appeared in the Press. (p. 210)
  40. Blacksmith and the Rat (p. 212-214)
  41. Elf and Three Wishes (p. 215-217)
  42. Local Heroes (p. 218-220)
  43. Bird-Lore (p. 221-222)
  44. Homemade Toys (p. 223-225)
  45. Fairy Forts (p. 226-228)
  46. Games I Play (p. 229-230)
  47. Food in Olden Times (p. 231-234)
  48. Riddles (p. 235)
  49. Rhymes (p. 236)
  50. Riddles (p. 237)
  51. Rhymes (p. 238)
  52. Riddles and Rhymes (p. 239)
  53. Rhymes (p. 240)
  54. Rhymes and Riddles (p. 241)
  55. Rhymes (p. 242)
  56. Riddles and Rhymes (p. 243)
  57. Rhymes (p. 244)
  58. Riddles and Rhymes (p. 245)
  59. Riddles (p. 246)
  60. Riddles and Rhymes (p. 247)
  61. Riddles (p. 248)
  62. Riddles and Rhymes and Games (p. 249-251)
  63. Riddles (p. 250)
  64. Riddles (p. 252)
  65. Rhymes and Riddles (p. 253)
  66. Riddles and Rhymes (p. 254)
  67. Old Crafts - Candle-Making (p. 255)
  68. Old Crafts - Bird-Cradle (p. 256)
  69. Old Crafts - Basket-Making (p. 257-258)
  70. Local Marriage Customs (p. 259-262)
  71. Potato-Crop (p. 263-264)
  72. Weather-Lore (p. 265-267)
  73. Proverbs and Sayings (p. 266)
  74. Game for Children - Churneen (p. 268)
  75. Local Place Names (p. 269-270)
  76. Proverbs & Wise Sayings (p. 271-272)
  77. Churning (p. 273-274)
  78. Festivals and Customs (p. 275-276)
  79. Strange Customs & Animals (p. 277)
  80. Hidden Treasure (p. 278)
  81. Local Happenings (p. 279-281)
  82. Open Grave (p. 280)
  83. Local Happenings - The Lone Bush (p. 282)
  84. Care of the Feet (p. 283-284)
  85. Old Houses (p. 285)
  86. Poacher's Residence (p. 286)
  87. Clothes Made Locally (p. 287-289)
Origin information
Castlecoote, Co. Roscommon
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 263, p. 145-289)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Roscommon
local legends   linked data (afset)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Animals--Folklore
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Birds--Folklore
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Basket making   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Verbal arts and literature   linked data (afset)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
School location
CastlecooteBaile Mhic OireachtaighCastlecooteFuertyAthlone NorthRoscommon
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4798736
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0263/4

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Roscommon 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:47987365>
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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