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Graiguenamanagh (B.)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Graiguenamanagh (B.) (school) (Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Micheál Ó Cuanáin.

Original reference: 0857/3

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Kilkenny schools

  1. Freney the Robber (p. 257-258)
  2. Cromwell's March to Castlekelly (p. 259)
  3. Ghost Story (p. 260-261)
  4. How Goresbridge Got its Name (p. 262-263)
  5. Townlands and Ancient Castles (p. 264)
  6. Scéal - Mullawnagown (p. 265)
  7. Scéal (p. 266)
  8. Tickerlivan (p. 267-268)
  9. Ancient Monuments of the Neighbourhood of Graignamanagh (p. 269-271)
  10. Some Old Industries of Graignamanagh (p. 272-279)
  11. Buying and Selling (p. 280-281)
  12. Old Houses (p. 282-283)
  13. Festival Customs (p. 284-286)
  14. Religious Stories (p. 287-288)
  15. Old Prayers (p. 289)
  16. Old Stories (p. 290-292)
  17. Local Happenings (p. 293-296)
  18. Shooting Episode on Brandon Hill (p. 297-298)
  19. Cock Fights (p. 299-300)
  20. Old Fairs (p. 301-302)
  21. Old Cures (p. 303-307)
  22. Gobban Saor and St Moling (p. 308-309)
  23. Seven Bishops of Freynestown (p. 310-311)
  24. Rocks (p. 312-314)
  25. Story of Jack the Giant-Killer (p. 315-319)
  26. Giant Story (p. 320)
  27. Stories about Gobbán Saor (p. 321-324)
  28. Old Stories (p. 325-326)
  29. Taking the Butter (p. 327-330)
  30. Potato Crop (p. 331-334)
  31. Old Graig Song (p. 335-337)
  32. Parting Thoughts (p. 338-342)
  33. Wexford Rebel (p. 343-345)
  34. Dirge for Duiske (p. 346-349)
  35. Fairy Story - Philip's Castle (p. 350-355)
  36. Dead Congregation (p. 356-365)
  37. Abbey of Duiske or Graignamanagh (p. 366-376)
  38. Freney the Robber (p. 377-380)
  39. Freney and the Rich Man (p. 381-382)
  40. Story of Kathleen Gorra (p. 383-385)
  41. Story about Saint Moling (p. 386-387)
  42. Fairy Story (p. 388-389)
  43. A short distance from Graignamanagh on the County Carlow side there are three sets of cross-roads. (p. 390-392)
  44. Evil Deeds and Their Punishments (p. 393-394)
  45. In the townland of Marley County Carlow there is a family named Cantlon. (p. 395-396)
  46. Butler's Castle (p. 397)
  47. Story of a Rath (p. 398-399)
  48. St Molying (p. 400-401)
  49. Holy Story (p. 402-404)
  50. King that Thought No One Could Make him Say "You Lie" (p. 405-407)
  51. Jude and Joe (p. 408-409)
  52. Milltown Ghost (p. 410-412)
  53. Kitty with the Pack (p. 413-414)
  54. Will-O'-The-Wisp (p. 415-416)
  55. Ancient Stews and Pies (p. 417)
  56. Forges (p. 418)
Origin information
Graiguenamanagh, Co. Kilkenny
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 857, p. 257a-418)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Kilkenny (County)
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658   linked data (viaf)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Religion   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Poverty--Ireland
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Gobán Saor (Legendary character)   linked data (lcsh)
Giants--Folklore
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Brigands and robbers   linked data (lcsh)
Will-o'-the-wisp   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Smithing   linked data (afset)
School location
GraiguenamanaghGráig na ManachGraiguenamanaghGraiguenamanaghGowranKilkenny
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4758546
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0857/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Kilkenny 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:47585465>
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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