Ramelton (Mxd)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ramelton (Mxd) (school) (Rathmelton, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Henry C. Hamilton.

Original reference: 1085/3

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Donegal schools

Stories

  1. Strong Man (p. 193)
  2. Farm (p. 194-195)
  3. Cures for Warts (p. 196)
  4. How the Robin Got its Red Breast (p. 197)
  5. Candle-Making (p. 198-199)
  6. Farmer in His Den (p. 200)
  7. I Spy (p. 201)
  8. Local Roads (p. 202-203)
  9. Place of Abode (p. 204)
  10. Churning (p. 205)
  11. Butter and Buttermilk (p. 206-207)
  12. Care of the Feet (p. 208-209)
  13. Some Superstitions (p. 210-211)
  14. Local Forges (p. 212-213)
  15. Forge (p. 214-215)
  16. Forges (p. 216-217)
  17. Blacksmith's Work (p. 218-219)
  18. Tailors (p. 220-221)
  19. Conversations in a Forge (p. 221-222)
  20. Fair (p. 223)
  21. Bargaining on a Fair Day (p. 224-225)
  22. Landlords (p. 225-226)
  23. School (p. 226-227)
  24. Millford Mission Hall (p. 228-230)
  25. Lines on an Old Ramelton Cronie (p. 231-232)
  26. Different Vessels Used for Cooking and Eating (p. 233)
  27. Town of Donegal (p. 234-235)
  28. Old Houses (p. 236-237)
  29. Cultivation of Potatoes (p. 237-241)
  30. Wreck of the Saldannah (p. 242)
  31. Duck - a Game (p. 243)
  32. Pat from the Mountains of Donegal (p. 244)
  33. Burning of Lime in Kilns (p. 245)
  34. Cancer (p. 246)
  35. Superstition about Days of the Week (p. 246-247)
  36. Bught Road (p. 248)
  37. Lough-side Road (p. 249)

Resource description

Origin information
Rathmelton, Co. Donegal
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 1085, p. 192-249)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Donegal (County)
Warts   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
local legends   linked data (afset)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Limekilns   linked data (lcsh)
Cancer   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Rathmelton Ráth Mealtain Rathmelton Aughnish Kilmacrenan Donegal
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4493664
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 1085/3

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:44936645>
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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