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Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Castletowngeoghegan (C.) (school) (Castletown Geoghegan, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher C. Ní Chonaire.

Original reference: 0734/5

Castletowngeoghegan (C.)

Chonaire, C. Ní [Teacher]

Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht [Funder]

University College Dublin [Funder]

National Folklore Foundation [Funder]
Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [Funder]

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Westmeath schools

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Origin information: Castletown Geoghegan, Co. Westmeath
Date created: [1937] – [1938]
Type of Resource: text
Physical description: 1 chapter (vol. 734, p. 350-518)
Languages: English eng
Genre: Chapter
Subject: Folklore--Ireland--Westmeath; Treasure troves--Folklore; Jokes linked data (lcsh); Supernatural beings linked data (afset); Riddles linked data (lcsh); Weather--Folklore; Severe storms linked data (lcsh); Poverty--Ireland; Schools linked data (lcsh); Occupations linked data (lcsh); Marriage linked data (lcsh); Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.; local legends linked data (afset); Birds--Folklore; Traditional medicine linked data (lcsh); Toys linked data (lcsh); Manners and customs linked data (lcsh); Irish Travellers (Nomadic people) linked data (lcsh); Ringforts linked data (lcsh); Folk poetry linked data (lcsh); Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852; Recreation linked data (lcsh); Roads linked data (lcsh); Potatoes linked data (lcsh); Proverbs linked data (lcsh); Animal culture linked data (lcsh); Butter linked data (lcsh); Shoes linked data (lcsh); Smithing linked data (afset); Clothing and dress linked data (lcsh); Commerce linked data (lcsh); Land use linked data (lcsh); Food--Folklore; Bread--Folklore; Dwellings--Folklore; Historic sites linked data (lcsh)
School location: Castletown Geoghegan Baile Chaisleán na nGeochagán Castletown Geoghegan Castletownkindalen Moycashel Westmeath
Location: https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5009077
Location: University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .
Original reference: 0734/5
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:50090775>
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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