Gleann Garbh

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Gleann Garbh (school) (Glengarriff, Co. Cork), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Caoimhín Ó Séaghdha.

Original reference: 0279/2

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Cork schools

  1. They say a treasure is hidden in Páirc an Gruagaigh in Coomerkane. (p. 081-082)
  2. There was a big castle in Kerry long ago. (p. 082-085)
  3. In days gone by, in Lower Reenmeen, there was a man seen with a crock of gold. (p. 085-086)
  4. It is said that a bag of gold is hidden in Cúm na Liath. (p. 087-088)
  5. In the town-land of Glenlough in the Parish of Bantry in a field named Gáirdín an Airgid some riches are hidden. (p. 088-090)
  6. A treasure was hidden in the Smuggler's Cave on Brandy Island. (p. 090-092)
  7. Riddles (p. 092-095)
  8. Riddles (p. 095-099)
  9. Riddles (p. 099-100)
  10. Riddles (p. 100-103)
  11. Riddles (p. 103-105)
  12. Riddles (p. 105-109)
  13. Riddles (p. 109-111)
  14. Riddles (p. 111-113)
  15. Riddles (p. 113-114)
  16. Three mowers went one day to the mountains mowing. (p. 114)
  17. Riddles (p. 115-117)
  18. Riddles (p. 117-118)
  19. Riddles (p. 118-119)
  20. Weather (p. 119-120)
  21. Riddles (p. 121-122)
  22. An ghaoth aniar bíonn sí fíal is cuireann sí iasc ar líonta. (p. 123-124)
  23. If the red in the sky is going down to-wards the mountain, it is a sign of rain. (p. 125-127)
  24. The ducks are noising all day, and the wind changes from the north-west to south east and we have twenty four hours of a change before a break in the weather. (p. 127-128)
  25. When the sun shines on the rocks and makes them shine like glass it is a sign of rain. (p. 129-130)
  26. A mackeral sky brings storm and rain. (p. 130-131)
  27. A noise in the fire is a sign of storm. (p. 132-133)
  28. It is a sign of storm to hear the shores at night. (p. 134)
  29. Famous People (p. 135-136)
  30. There was once a man in Coomerkane. (p. 136-139)
  31. Hardship (p. 139-141)
  32. On the 11th October 1898 five young men set out to sea in a very big boat. (p. 142-143)
  33. Once upon a time about fifty years ago, there was a ship-wreck in Bantry Bay. (p. 144-148)
  34. A few centuries ago there was a smuggling ship coming in Bantry Bay with wines from France for Mr. White who was in the castle at that time. (p. 148-150)
  35. Storms (p. 150-152)
  36. In the month of November in 1916, a terrible storm swept over this place. (p. 152-153)
  37. Not many years ago terrible thunder and lightening occurred here. (p. 153-155)
  38. One day a man by the name of Larry was going to Bantry by boat. (p. 155-156)
  39. Rábac (p. 156-160)
  40. Once there was a great storm in this place. (p. 160-161)
  41. About sixty years ago there was a fierce flood in the school river. (p. 161-162)
  42. Creach (p. 162-164)
  43. Burnings (p. 164-165)
  44. Marriages (p. 166-167)
  45. Strawboys (p. 167-169)
  46. It is a custom at every wedding down to our own days for straw boys to come to the weddings. (p. 169-170)
  47. Priest's Leap (p. 170-172)
  48. In days gone by in the time of the Penal days, no priest had permission to be in the county. (p. 172-173)
  49. Place Names (p. 174-180)
  50. Wild Animals (p. 180-182)
  51. Story (p. 182-184)
  52. Wild Animals (p. 184-187)
  53. Story (p. 187-188)
  54. Story (p. 188-189)
  55. Wild Animals (p. 189-193)
  56. Story (p. 193-194)
  57. Cures (p. 194-196)
  58. Cures (p. 196-199)
  59. Deer (p. 199-201)
  60. Deer (p. 201-203)
  61. Once upon a time a man lived in Drom Dabhair. (p. 203-205)
  62. Dolls (p. 205-207)
  63. Chain of Daisies (p. 207-208)
  64. Gobs (p. 208-211)
  65. Cribs (p. 212-213)
  66. Cribs (p. 213-215)
  67. Snares (p. 215-216)
  68. Snares (p. 216-217)
  69. Daisy Chains (p. 218)
  70. Rag Doll (p. 218-219)
  71. Traces (p. 219-220)
  72. Dolls (p. 220-221)
  73. Gobs (p. 221-226)
  74. Special Days (p. 226-228)
  75. Travelling People (p. 229-231)
  76. Tom Malone, Moss O' Brien, Dan Ned 'Chuckley', Jack Hallissey, Henry and Maggie, Nell Donovan, Mrs Cronin. (p. 232-234)
  77. Liosanna (p. 235-236)
  78. Liosanna (p. 236-237)
  79. Liosanna (p. 238-239)
  80. Liosanna (p. 239-242)
  81. Poets (p. 242-244)
  82. Outdoor Games (p. 244-248)
  83. Outdoor Games (p. 248-249)
  84. Roads (p. 251-254)
  85. Holy Wells (p. 254-255)
  86. Holy Wells (p. 255-257)
  87. Potatoes (p. 257-260)
Origin information
Glengarriff, Co. Cork
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 279, p. 80-260)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Cork (County)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Poverty--Ireland
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Rain and rainfall   linked data (lcsh)
Fires   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
local legends   linked data (afset)
Animals--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   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)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
School location
GlengarriffAn Gleann GarbhGlengarriffKilcaskanBearCork
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4811620
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0279/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Cork 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:48116205>
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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