Boireann

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Boireann (school) (Burren, Co. Cork), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Ní Bhriain.

Original reference: 0313/3

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Cork schools

  1. Cistí Óir i bhFolach (p. 102)
  2. Daoine Cáiliúla - Ferguson the Tithe-Collector (p. 103)
  3. Lannin the Hatter (p. 104)
  4. Patrick Connolly who used to work with farmers in Cluain Ceadh Móir died 3 years ago. (p. 105)
  5. Up to 40 years ago all Burren men were great oarsmen - every farmer and labourer had a boat. (p. 105-106)
  6. No one used to go out fishing on St. Martin's night in November. (p. 106-107)
  7. Timothy Holland's grandmother, was Mrs Keohane from Butlerstown. (p. 107)
  8. Timothy Holland's grandfather never used a scythe. (p. 108-109)
  9. Phantom Ship (p. 110)
  10. Five or six small boats used to take sand from Burren up along the Argideen to Inchy Bridge. (p. 111)
  11. John McCarthy of Farrangark, (Fearann na gCearc) uncle of the present Maurice McCarthy of Farrangark, took up the last boat to Timoleague. (p. 111)
  12. There is a flag over a grave in Timoleague Abbey. (p. 111-112)
  13. When Fr. Mulcahy was P.P. a man named Nicholson, from Dublin got his permission to excavate in the Abbey. (p. 112-113)
  14. A man was drowned in Burren Pier about 60 years ago. (p. 113-114)
  15. About 40 years ago there were about 30 acres of marsh to the South of Lisheen strand as it is known at present. (p. 114-115)
  16. There was a drought here about 40 years ago which lasted for a couple of months. (p. 116)
  17. When Timothy Holland's grandfather was growing up (about 100 years ago) a teacher used to spend a few nights in that house each week teaching the Holland's and their neighbours. (p. 116-117)
  18. Timothy Holland now 61 years old remembers candles made in his home by his grandmother. (p. 118)
  19. A travelling man used make panniers (poinnéar). (p. 118-119)
  20. Timothy Holland Maryboro saw his grandmother make linen in his own home 50 years ago. (p. 119-120)
  21. In Ballycatten where the present smith's residence stands there was a grinding mill and a tucking mill. (p. 120)
  22. Tobin's of Timoleague (now Mrs. Foley's) had a tucking mill for tucking flannel. (p. 120-121)
  23. Nails were made in Timoleague by William Allman, father of George Allman who taught in Courtmacsherry school. (p. 122)
  24. There was a midwife in Timoleague Mrs. Foley's sister (Mrs O'Leary). (p. 122)
  25. Marriages (p. 123-126)
  26. Ruins (p. 127)
  27. In Jeremiah O'Mahony's land Garryandruig there was a fort. (p. 127)
  28. In James O'Mahony's field of Clondereen there is a Mass rock. (p. 127-128)
  29. There are different stories concerning the name Cloun Calla Mór. (p. 128-129)
  30. Mr. Holland heard his grandmother say that after the plantation of Laois and Offaly some of the O'Moores came from that country and settled in Clouncalla mor and beag. (p. 129)
  31. In Queen Elizabeth's time the O'Moores became Protestants and Priesthunters later. (p. 129-130)
  32. Scéal (p. 131-132)
  33. Scéal Eile (p. 132-133)
  34. John Hunt who died 3 years ago aged 76 years was in his young days working at the other side of the water for a farmer. (p. 133)
  35. Áitainmneacha (p. 134-135)
  36. Famine (p. 135-139)
  37. Prátaí (p. 140-145)
  38. Mrs James O'Mahony Cloundereen 80 years old made starch from potatoes in her own home 60 years ago, that is before she got married. (p. 145-146)
  39. Old Cures (p. 147-150)
  40. Scéalta Beaga (p. 151-152)
  41. Fair Days (p. 153)
  42. Timoleague Fair (p. 154-155)
  43. Forts (p. 156-157)
  44. Holy Wells (p. 158-159)
  45. May Day (p. 160-161)
  46. Bonfire Night (p. 162)
  47. Lady Day (p. 163-164)
  48. Christmas Night (p. 165-169)
  49. Old Prayers (p. 170-171)
  50. New Year's Eve (p. 172)
  51. Old Rhymes (p. 173-174)
  52. Old Sayings (p. 175-176)
  53. Buying and Selling (p. 177-180)
  54. Old Houses (p. 181-183)
  55. The ruin of the old Salt House near the Causeway at Harbour View is an example of the old clay ft walls. (p. 183-184)
  56. James Butler Gurranefeen Kilbrittain got the stories from his father who died 20 years ago then aged 80. (p. 185)
  57. Sarah Halnan, Harbour View, Spinster, about 80, told me the Causeway at Harbour View was built as a relief work in 1847. (p. 185)
  58. It was an old custom round Butlerstown on St. Patrick's morning to take a bit of burnt stick out of the fire and with the black charred end make three crosses on each child's arm. (p. 186)
  59. Big Snow (p. 187-188)
  60. Big Wind (p. 189)
  61. Mothú (p. 190)
  62. When passing a remark on crops or cattle in this locality it is still customary to say "God bless them". (p. 191)
  63. Timothy Holland of Maryboro Timoleague who is now on or about 60 years remembers eating potatoes and fresh fish for his breakfast with sheep's milk which was boiled. (p. 192-193)
  64. Tailors used go from house to house making the suits 50 years ago. (p. 194)
  65. People used bring holy water on Xmas day and Easter Sunday. (p. 195)
  66. Livingstone was the name of the Landlord in Clouncalla mór. (p. 195)
  67. Landlords (p. 196-197)
  68. About 60 years ago the road from the glen beneath John Holland's house of Clouncallamore was only a passage at the edge of the strand. (p. 198)
  69. People say the water from Lady's Well, Timoleague would never boil. (p. 198)
  70. In April 1938 a flamingo came to the "slot" between Timoleague and Courtmacsherry. (p. 198-199)
  71. Horse Rock (p. 200-201)
  72. Weather-Forecast (p. 202)
  73. Signs of Rain (p. 203)
  74. Carrying the Butter (p. 204-205)
Origin information
Burren, Co. Cork
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 313, p. 100-205)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Cork (County)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Fishing   linked data (lcsh)
Saint Martin's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Droughts   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Nail craft   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
local legends   linked data (afset)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
May (Month)--Folklore
John the Baptist’s Day   linked data (lcsh)
Christmas   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
New Year   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Frost   linked data (lcsh)
Winds--Folklore
Animals--Folklore
Weather--Folklore
School location
BurrenBoirinnBurrenRathclarinCarbery East (E.D.)Cork
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4921642
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0313/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Cork 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:49216425>
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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