Curraghmore

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Curraghmore (school) (Curraghmore, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Mc Donagh.

Original reference: 0737/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Westmeath schools

Stories

  1. Cures (p. 101-102)
  2. Cures (p. 102-103)
  3. Cures (p. 104-105)
  4. Cures (p. 105-106)
  5. Cures (p. 106-107)
  6. Weather Signs (p. 109-110)
  7. Weather Signs (p. 111)
  8. Old Graveyards (p. 113-114)
  9. Riddles (p. 115)
  10. Potato Crops (p. 117-118)
  11. Local Fairs (p. 119)
  12. Raths (p. 120)
  13. Churning (p. 121-122)
  14. Care of Farm Animals (p. 123-124)
  15. My Home District (p. 125-126)
  16. My Home District (p. 127)
  17. My Home District (p. 128)
  18. Ghost Stories (p. 131-132)
  19. Ghost Story (p. 133)
  20. Ghost Stories (p. 133-136)
  21. Old Houses (p. 137-138)
  22. Old Houses (p. 139)
  23. Old Houses (p. 140)
  24. Bread (p. 141-142)
  25. Prayers (p. 143-144)
  26. Food in Olden Times (p. 145)
  27. Lord Longford was the Lord of this place. (p. 146)
  28. Wooddown had two teams long ago. (p. 147)
  29. Marriage Customs (p. 149-151)
  30. Old Houses (p. 152)
  31. Feet (p. 153)
  32. Proverbs (p. 155-156)
  33. Rhymes (p. 157-158)
  34. Emblems of Value (p. 159-160)
  35. Games (p. 163-164)
  36. Schools (p. 166)
  37. Schools (p. 167)

Resource description

Origin information
Curraghmore, Co. Westmeath
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 737, p. 99-167)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Westmeath
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Dwellings--Folklore
Bread--Folklore
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Curraghmore Curraghmore Rathconnell Moyashel and Magheradernon Westmeath
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5009085
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0737/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Westmeath 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:50090855>
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

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