Cill Uachtair

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Uachtair (school) (Highwood, Co. Sligo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bríd, Bean Uí Dhubhghaill.

Original reference: 0181/3

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Sligo schools

Stories

  1. Hidden Treasure (p. 223-224)
  2. Hiddden Treasure (p. 225-226)
  3. Funny Story (p. 227)
  4. Funny Story (p. 228-230)
  5. Funny Story (p. 231)
  6. Local Hero (p. 232-234)
  7. Local Cures (p. 235-236)
  8. Funny Story (p. 238)
  9. Old Schools (p. 239)
  10. Old Schools (p. 239-240)
  11. Old Crafts (p. 241-242)
  12. Penal Times (p. 243)
  13. Penal Times (p. 244-245)
  14. Bird-Lore (p. 246)
  15. Fairy Forts (p. 248-250)
  16. Marriage Customs (p. 251-252)
  17. Local Place Names (p. 253-256)
  18. Landlord (p. 257-259)
  19. How Boxty is Made (p. 260-261)
  20. Old Irish Tale (p. 262-263)
  21. Local Fairs (p. 264-266)
  22. Games I Play (p. 267-269)
  23. Old Houses (p. 270-271)
  24. Wells (p. 272-273)
  25. Stories of Giants and Warriors (p. 274)
  26. Riddles (p. 275-277)
  27. Food in Olden Times (p. 278)
  28. Churning (p. 279)
  29. Halloween Customs (p. 280-281)
  30. Old Crafts (p. 282-283)
  31. Signs of the Weather (p. 284-285)
  32. Severe Weather (p. 286)
  33. Severe Weather (p. 286-287)
  34. Local Hero (p. 288)
  35. Proverbs (p. 289)
  36. Stories of Giant and Warriors (p. 290-291)

Resource description

Origin information
Highwood, Co. Sligo
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 181, p. 222-291)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Sligo
Treasure troves--Folklore
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Birds--Folklore
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Halloween   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Highwood An Choill Uachtarach Highwood Kilmactranny Tirerrill Sligo
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4701737
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0181/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Sligo 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:47017375>
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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