Leitir Mhic an Bhaird (Robertson)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Leitir Mhic an Bhaird (Robertson) (school) (Lettermacaward, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Nábla Nic Amhlaidhe.

Original reference: 1054/3

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Donegal schools

Stories

  1. Scéal - Gasraí Mhachaire Chlochair (p. 301-302)
  2. Gréasaí Bróg (p. 303-304)
  3. Féile na Samhna (p. 305)
  4. Cruatan (p. 306)
  5. Famous People (p. 307-308)
  6. Storms (p. 308-309)
  7. Cruel Deed (p. 309)
  8. Marriages - Matchmaking (p. 310)
  9. Old Customs when Getting Married (p. 311)
  10. Marriages (p. 312)
  11. Cures (p. 313)
  12. Travelling People (p. 314-315)
  13. Fairies (p. 316)
  14. Fairies (p. 317)
  15. Fairies (p. 317)
  16. Story about Fairies (p. 318-321)
  17. Seancheirdeanna (p. 322-325)
  18. Time of the Penal Laws (p. 326)
  19. Schools (p. 327)
  20. Prayers (p. 328)
  21. Song - The Rampart (p. 329-330)
  22. Song (p. 331-332)
  23. Mo Cheantar Féin (p. 333-334)
  24. Rhymes (p. 335-336)
  25. Song (p. 337)
  26. Gweebarra Bridge (p. 338-339)
  27. Song (p. 340-342)
  28. Gaoth Beara na dTonn (p. 343-344)
  29. Forge (p. 345)
  30. Forge (p. 346)
  31. Story about Milk (p. 347)
  32. Story (p. 348)
  33. Scéal Eile (p. 348)
  34. King's Three Sons (p. 349-357)
  35. Story - Oisín (p. 358)
  36. Fionn Mac Cumhaill (p. 359-362)
  37. Fionn Mc Cumhaill (p. 363-370)
  38. Tailors (p. 371-372)
  39. Graveyards (p. 373-374)
  40. Landlords (p. 375)
  41. Plants and Weeds (p. 376-378)
  42. Dye (p. 379)
  43. Plants (p. 380)
  44. Fairs (p. 381-382)
  45. Shops (p. 383)
  46. Funny Story - The Origin of Bacon and Eggs (p. 384)
  47. Story (p. 385)
  48. Food in Olden Times (p. 386-388)
  49. Buying and Selling (p. 389-390)
  50. Story about a Witch (p. 391)
  51. Houses in Olden Times (p. 392)
  52. Fairies (p. 393)
  53. Lios (p. 393)
  54. Local Church and Graveyard (p. 394-397)
  55. It is said that there was a child buried in Matthew Morrow's hill. (p. 398)
  56. Story Connected with the Graveyard (p. 398-399)
  57. List of Teachers who Taught in Lettermacaward Robertson N.S. (p. 400)
  58. List of Managers (p. 401)
  59. Landlords (p. 402)
  60. Social - Foods and Drinks (p. 403)
  61. Social - Food and Drink (p. 403-406)
  62. Social - Food and Drink (p. 406-407)
  63. Famine (p. 408-409)
  64. Power of Blinking (p. 410)
  65. Féilí na Bliana (p. 411-413)
  66. Enjoyment (p. 414)
  67. Witches and Giants (p. 415)
  68. Fairies (p. 416-417)
  69. Fairies (p. 417-418)
  70. Fairies (p. 418-419)
  71. Fairies (p. 420)
  72. Landlords (p. 421-423)
  73. True Story (p. 424)
  74. Glebe and Rectory (p. 425)
  75. Nicknames Used in the District (p. 426-427)
  76. Na Tiarna Talún (p. 428-429)
  77. Care of the Feet (p. 431-433)
  78. Clothes (p. 434-436)
  79. Amhrán - Maidin Dé Céadaoine (p. 437-438)
  80. Na Prátaí (p. 439-443)
  81. Signs of the Weather (p. 444-446)
  82. Continuation of Nicknames (p. 447)
  83. Old Sayings (p. 448-449)
  84. Hard Times (p. 450)
  85. Wake and Funeral Customs (p. 451-453)
  86. Custom of Sending Cattle to the Hills (p. 454)
  87. Fairies (p. 455-456)
  88. Fairies (p. 457)
  89. Customs (p. 458)
  90. Old Sayings about the Days of the Week (p. 459)
  91. Beliefs about what is Lucky and Unlucky (p. 460-461)
  92. Night Visit in the Townland of Farrigans (p. 462)
  93. Buying and Selling (p. 463-464)
  94. Mollies' Men (p. 467-468)

Resource description

Origin information
Lettermacaward, Co. Donegal
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 1054, p. 301a-468)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Donegal (County)
Poverty--Ireland
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Rites and ceremonies   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
belief   linked data (afset)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Finn MacCumhaill, 3rd cent.   linked data (viaf)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Dyes and dyeing   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
diviners   linked data (afset)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Names, Personal--Folklore
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Death--Folklore
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Secret societies   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Lettermacaward Leitir Mhic an Bhaird Lettermacaward Lettermacaward Boylagh Donegal
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4428354
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 1054/3

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:44283545>
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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