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Clochar na Trócaire, Cathair na Mart

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar na Trócaire, Cathair na Mart (school) (Westport, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Bonaventure.

Original reference: 0137/5

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Mayo schools

Stories

  1. Local Place Names (p. 233-235)
  2. Herbs (p. 236-237)
  3. Paidreacha (p. 238-239)
  4. Festival Customs (p. 240-243)
  5. Fairy Forts (p. 244-245)
  6. Collection of Riddles (p. 246-247)
  7. Holy Wells (p. 248-249)
  8. Collection of Riddles (p. 250-252)
  9. Bird-Lore (p. 253-255)
  10. Local Cures (p. 256-257)
  11. Games (p. 258)
  12. Superstitious Beliefs (p. 259-264)
  13. Potato Crop (p. 265-266)
  14. Funny Story (p. 267-275)
  15. Funny Story (p. 276-277)

Resource description

Origin information
Westport, Co. Mayo
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 137, p. 232-277)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Mayo (County)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Westport Cathair na Mart Westport Aghagower Burrishoole Mayo
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4428015
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0137/5

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:44280155>
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

Rights & Usage Conditions

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Copyright of the original resource: University College Dublin

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