Laragh (B.)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Laragh (B.) (school) (Larah, Co. Cavan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Briain.

Original reference: 0981/2

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Cavan schools

  1. Riddles (p. 083-087)
  2. Riddles (p. 087-089)
  3. Cures (p. 090-092)
  4. Cures - Sciatica (p. 093)
  5. Cure of Severe Bleeding (p. 093)
  6. Cures - Sprain (p. 093-094)
  7. Cure of Heart or Heart Failure (p. 094-096)
  8. Local Cures (p. 097)
  9. Old Poems (p. 098-099)
  10. Old Poems - Raven's Wood (p. 099-101)
  11. Old Poems (p. 102-103)
  12. Hackler from Grousehall (p. 104-108)
  13. Old Local Dishes and Cooking - Boxty (p. 109)
  14. Old Local Dishes and Cooking - Dumplings (p. 110)
  15. Old Local Dishes and Cooking - Sowans (p. 110-111)
  16. Old Local Dishes and Cooking (p. 111-112)
  17. Unlucky Days and Good and Bad Omens (p. 113-115)
  18. Unlucky Days and Good and Bad Omens - First Calf (p. 116)
  19. Unlucky Days and Good and Bad Omens (p. 116-119)
  20. Old Schools (p. 120-123)
  21. Taking of Butter (p. 124-125)
  22. St Brigid and Her Connection with Larah (p. 126-127)
  23. Lisatavan Fort (p. 128-129)
  24. Lissigney Fort (p. 130-133)
  25. Fairy Bushes (p. 134)
  26. The sketch above is one of a carved crucifix... (p. 136)
  27. Larah Old Cemetery (p. 137-145)
  28. Cure against Fever or Ague (p. 146)
  29. Prayer (p. 146)
  30. Cure of Backache (p. 146)
  31. Old Crafts (p. 147-149)
  32. Whit Sunday (p. 150)
  33. Names of Fields (p. 151-152)
  34. Local Names and Nicknames (p. 153-155)
  35. Famous Hunting Horse Owned by Major Burrows (p. 156)
  36. Tally Iron Used during Time Old White Cap or Bonnet Was Worn... (p. 157)
  37. Card Games (p. 158-159)
  38. Playing Cards (p. 160-161)
  39. Johny Jones tells of the only fright he once got... (p. 161-162)
  40. Old Irish Words of Locality (p. 164-166)
  41. Cross of St Brigid (p. 167)
  42. Medicinal Herbs Used in District (p. 169-170)
  43. Ravenswood (p. 171-172)
Origin information
Larah, Co. Cavan
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 981, p. 82-173)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Cavan (County)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Sciatica   linked data (lcsh)
Hemorrhage   linked data (lcsh)
Sprains   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Food--Folklore
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Brigid, of Ireland, Saint, ca. 453-ca. 524   linked data (viaf)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Geographical myths   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Backache   linked data (lcsh)
Pentecost Festival   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Saint Brigid's Day   linked data (lcsh)
School location
LarahLeathráthLarahLarahLoughtee UpperCavan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5044849
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0981/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Cavan 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:50448495>
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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