Cleristown

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cleristown (school) (Cleristown, Co. Wexford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Christine, Bean Uí Bhroin.

Original reference: 0876/3

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Wexford schools

Stories

  1. Holy Wells (p. 219)
  2. Harpenstown Well (p. 220)
  3. Ballyconnick Hill (p. 221)
  4. Saint Bridget's Well (p. 222)
  5. Hidden Treasure (p. 223)
  6. Hidden Treasure (p. 224)
  7. Hidden Treasure (p. 225)
  8. Hidden Treasure (p. 226-227)
  9. Food in Olden Times (p. 228-229)
  10. Riddles (p. 230)
  11. Riddles (p. 231-232)
  12. Riddles (p. 233)
  13. Riddles (p. 234)
  14. May Day Customs (p. 235)
  15. Weather-Lore (p. 236)
  16. Weather-Lore (p. 237)
  17. Local Cures (p. 238)
  18. Local Cures (p. 239)
  19. Local Cures (p. 240)
  20. Local Cures (p. 241)
  21. Local Cures (p. 242)
  22. Old Schools (p. 243)
  23. Old Crafts - Basket-Making (p. 244)
  24. Old Crafts (p. 245)
  25. Old Crafts - Candle-Making (p. 246)
  26. Old Crafts (p. 247)
  27. Old Crafts (p. 248)
  28. Candle-Making (p. 249)
  29. Old Crafts (p. 250-251)
  30. Old Crafts (p. 252)
  31. Local Place Names (p. 253)
  32. Local Place Names (p. 254)
  33. Local Place Names (p. 255)
  34. Local Place Names (p. 256)
  35. Local Place Names (p. 257)
  36. Travelling Folk (p. 258)
  37. Travelling Folk (p. 259)
  38. Travelling Folk (p. 260)
  39. Travelling Folk (p. 261)
  40. Travelling Folk (p. 262)
  41. Travelling Folk (p. 263)
  42. Fairy Raths (p. 264)
  43. Fairy Raths (p. 265)
  44. Fairy Raths (p. 266)
  45. Fairy Raths (p. 267)
  46. Fairy Raths (p. 268)
  47. Fairy Raths (p. 269)
  48. Fairy Raths (p. 270)

Resource description

Origin information
Cleristown, Co. Wexford
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 876, p. 218-270)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Wexford (County)
Brigid, of Ireland, Saint, ca. 453-ca. 524   linked data (viaf)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Food--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
May (Month)--Folklore
Weather--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Basket making   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Cleristown Baile de Cléir Cleristown Wexford
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5009235
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0876/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Wexford 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:50092355>
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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