Tón Ruadh

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tón Ruadh (school) (Tonroe, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máirtín Ó Giobaláin.

Original reference: 0115/1

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Mayo schools

Stories

  1. Riddles (p. 1-20)
  2. Funny Stories (p. 22-35)
  3. Cloonmore House and Its Estate (p. 37-43)
  4. Ainmneacha Baile Fearainn Cheantair na Scoile - Tóin Rua, Toanroe (p. 44-45)
  5. Both an tSionnaigh - Botuney (p. 45-46)
  6. Tonnach - Tonnagh (p. 46-47)
  7. Baile an tSeadaire - Ballintadder (p. 48-49)
  8. Doire Doirnín - Derrydorneen (p. 50)
  9. Gabhal - Gowel (p. 51)
  10. Breacluain - Brackloon (p. 51-52)
  11. Cluain Cuas - Clooncoose (p. 52-53)
  12. Weather-Lore (p. 54-56)
  13. Cill na mBeitheadhach - Killabeagh (p. 57-58)
  14. Drochaimsir (p. 59-61)
  15. Local Customs (p. 62-65)
  16. Local Cures (p. 66-71)
  17. How Bread Was Made Long Ago (p. 72-74)
  18. Local Fairs (p. 75-77)
  19. Homemade Toys (p. 78-79)
  20. Games I Play (p. 80-89)
  21. Old Prayers (p. 90-92)
  22. Old Houses (p. 92-95)
  23. Old Schools (p. 96-97)
  24. Local Marriage Customs (p. 98-99)
  25. Holy Wells (p. 100-102)
  26. Hidden Treasure (p. 103)
  27. Local Song (p. 104-105)
  28. Local Song (p. 106-111)
  29. Story (p. 108-110)
  30. Old Graveyards (p. 112-113)
  31. Old Native's Song (p. 114)
  32. Old Story (p. 115-116)
  33. Food in Olden Times (p. 117-119)
  34. Story (p. 120-121)
  35. Clothes Made Locally (p. 122-124)
  36. Story (p. 125-126)
  37. Story (p. 127-129)
  38. Story (p. 130)
  39. Religious Stories (p. 131-134)
  40. Religious Stories (p. 135-136)
  41. Local Superstition (p. 137-138)
  42. Churning (p. 139-141)
  43. Buying and Selling (p. 142-144)
  44. Care of the Feet (p. 145-147)
  45. Famine Times (p. 148-149)
  46. Care of Our Farm Animals (p. 150-151)
  47. Fairy Forts (p. 152-154)
  48. Local Roads (p. 155-156)
  49. Local Happenings (p. 157-158)
  50. Local Customs on Halloween (p. 159-162)

Resource description

Origin information
Tonroe, Co. Mayo
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 115, p. 1A-162)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Mayo (County)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Weather--Folklore
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Religion   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Poverty--Ireland
Halloween   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Tonroe An Tóin Rua Tonroe Kilbeagh Costello Mayo
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4427919
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0115/1

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Mayo 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:44279195>
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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