Druim Mór

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Druim Mór (school) (Dromore, Co. Monaghan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Conghaile.

Original reference: 0944/2

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Monaghan schools

  1. Hidden Treasure (p. 169-170)
  2. Hidden Treasure (p. 171-172)
  3. Riddles (p. 173-176)
  4. Churning Folklore (p. 177-178)
  5. Weather Folklore - Sun (p. 179)
  6. Weather Folklore - Sun (p. 179)
  7. Weather Folklore - Moon (p. 180)
  8. Weather Folklore - Stars (p. 181)
  9. Weather Folklore - Clouds (p. 182)
  10. Weather Folklore - Rainbow (p. 183)
  11. Local Heroes (p. 184)
  12. Swimmers (p. 185-186)
  13. Famous Runners (p. 187)
  14. Local Cures (p. 188-189)
  15. Old Irish Tales (p. 190-191)
  16. Care of Our Farm Animals (p. 192-193)
  17. Ancient Crafts (p. 194)
  18. Candles (p. 195-196)
  19. The nearest fort to the school is Wilsons fort. (p. 198-197)
  20. Local Happenings (p. 199-200)
  21. Local Fairs (p. 201-202)
  22. Severe Weather (p. 203)
  23. Local Monuments (p. 204-205)
  24. Old Graveyard (p. 206-210)
  25. Local Landlord (p. 211-213)
  26. Old Story (p. 214-215)
  27. Old Story (p. 216-217)
  28. Funny Story (p. 218-220)
  29. Old Houses (p. 221)
  30. Old Houses (p. 222)
  31. Emblems and Objects of Value (p. 223)
  32. Clothes Made Locally (p. 224)
Origin information
Dromore, Co. Monaghan
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 944, p. 168-224)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Monaghan (County)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Poverty--Ireland
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Signs and symbols--Ireland
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
School location
DromoreAn Droim MórDromoreMucknoCremorneMonaghan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4723852
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0944/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Monaghan 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:47238525>
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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