Doohamlet

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Doohamlet (school) (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.

Original reference: 0936/4

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Monaghan schools

  1. Hidden Treasure (p. 216-217)
  2. Hidden Treasure (p. 217-219)
  3. Hidden Treasure (p. 219-220)
  4. Hidden Treasure (p. 220-221)
  5. Hidden Treasure (p. 222-224)
  6. Funny Story (p. 225-226)
  7. Proverbs (p. 226-229)
  8. Riddles (p. 229-230)
  9. Riddles (p. 231-235)
  10. Observations on the Weather (p. 236-239)
  11. In the Penal Times (p. 240-241)
  12. Local Heroes - Strong Men (p. 242-244)
  13. Local Heroes - Swift Runners (p. 244-246)
  14. Local Heroes - Great Walkers (p. 246-249)
  15. Local Heroes - Great Swimmers (p. 249-251)
  16. Local Heroes - Great Mowers (p. 251-252)
  17. Local Heroes - Noted Dancers (p. 253-254)
  18. Local Heroes - Great Singers (p. 254-255)
  19. Local Heroes - Story-Tellers (p. 255-256)
  20. Local Happenings - Drownings (p. 257-259)
  21. Local Happenings - Burnings (p. 259-261)
  22. Local Happenings - Plagues (p. 262-263)
  23. Severe Weather (p. 263-265)
  24. Local Happenings (p. 265-270)
  25. Old Crafts (p. 270-273)
  26. Bird-Lore (p. 273-277)
  27. Local Cures (p. 277-280)
  28. Bourtree Gun (p. 281)
  29. Buzz (p. 281-282)
  30. Travelling Folk (p. 283)
  31. Lore of Certain Days (p. 284-287)
  32. Fairy Forts (p. 288)
  33. Local Poets (p. 289-290)
  34. Games I Play (p. 291-292)
  35. Local Roads (p. 293-294)
  36. My Home District (p. 295-296)
  37. Herbs (p. 297-298)
  38. Potato Crop (p. 299)
  39. Care of Our Farm Animals (p. 300)
  40. Churning (p. 301-302)
  41. Care of the Feet (p. 303)
  42. Local Forge (p. 304)
  43. Clothes Made Locally (p. 305-307)
  44. Local Fairs (p. 308-309)
  45. Local Landlord (p. 309-311)
  46. Food in Olden Times (p. 311-313)
  47. Old Songs and Ballads - A Hunting Song (p. 313-314)
  48. Old Songs and Ballads (p. 314-316)
  49. Old Irish Songs and Ballads - Irish Volunteers (p. 316-317)
  50. Myer's Ass Foal (p. 318-320)
  51. Bread (p. 321-322)
  52. Buying and Selling (p. 322-324)
  53. Old Houses (p. 325-326)
  54. Prayers (p. 327)
  55. Prayer to be Said at Morn (p. 327-328)
  56. Old Stories of Giants and Religious Stories (p. 329)
  57. Old Stories of Giants and Religious Stories (p. 329-330)
  58. Religious Story (p. 330-331)
  59. Old Graveyards (p. 332)
  60. Old Graveyards (p. 332-333)
  61. Local Place Names (p. 334-337)
  62. Local Marriage Customs (p. 338-340)
  63. Cures (p. 341-342)
Origin information
Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 936, p. 215-342)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Monaghan (County)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Drowning   linked data (lcsh)
Fires   linked data (lcsh)
Epidemics   linked data (lcsh)
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Poverty--Ireland
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
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)
Food--Folklore
Bread--Folklore
Dwellings--Folklore
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Religion   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
School location
DoohamlatDúthamhlachtDoohamlatClontibretCremorneMonaghan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4723824
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0936/4

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Monaghan 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:47238245>
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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