Lappen

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Lappen (school) (Lappan, Co. Monaghan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Ruanadha.

Original reference: 0938/2

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Monaghan schools

  1. Great Feats (p. 101)
  2. Mickey Quinn of Knockbawn always carried his coal from Middletown... (p. 102)
  3. There lived some great men in Middletown. (p. 103)
  4. Stories (p. 105)
  5. Stories (p. 105)
  6. Stories (p. 105-106)
  7. Stories (p. 106-107)
  8. Stories (p. 107)
  9. Stories (p. 107)
  10. Stories (p. 107)
  11. Stories (p. 108)
  12. Stories (p. 108)
  13. Stories (p. 108)
  14. Stories (p. 109)
  15. Stories (p. 110)
  16. Stories (p. 110)
  17. Stories (p. 110-111)
  18. A woman had three sons. One was a fool of a fellow the two brothers were married and getting on well in the world. (p. 112-113)
  19. Fairies (p. 114)
  20. Fairies (p. 114)
  21. Fairies (p. 115)
  22. It was believed that some people had a bad heart and could 'blink'. (p. 115)
  23. There was a man the name of James Hughes "Red Bann" he was called for nick-name. (p. 116)
  24. An old man lived in Clontibret and one day he went to town. (p. 116-117)
  25. Cures (p. 121-122)
  26. Cure for Sprain (p. 122-123)
  27. Cures (p. 123)
  28. Cures (p. 123)
  29. Cures (p. 123)
  30. Cures (p. 123)
  31. Sure Cure for Whooping-Cough (p. 124)
  32. Famine (p. 127-128)
  33. Big Wind (p. 129)
  34. Old Customs and Beliefs (p. 135-142)
  35. Feast Days (p. 147-148)
  36. Humorous Stories (p. 151)
  37. Humorous Stories (p. 151-152)
  38. Humorous Stories (p. 153)
  39. Humorous Stories (p. 153)
  40. Humorous Stories (p. 154)
  41. John Mc Nally of Cavancreevy was coming from Ward's forge after getting a new set of shoes on his donkey. (p. 154-155)
  42. In the townland of Cornahoe there lived two old men - James and Bernard Holland. (p. 156)
  43. Mary Arthurs lived near Rathtrillick fort. (p. 156-157)
  44. Peter Woods was foddering cattle for the Sherry's - in Groves. (p. 158)
  45. John Meehan lived near Greenmount fort. (p. 158-159)
  46. A man worked in Dundalk Brewery. (p. 159-160)
  47. Riddles (p. 171-174)
  48. Happenings (p. 181)
  49. Happenings (p. 181-182)
  50. Happenings (p. 183)
  51. Landlords (p. 185)
  52. Fairs (p. 186)
  53. Historical Tradition (p. 187-188)
  54. Games (p. 189-191)
  55. Names of Fields, Roads, etc (p. 192-194)
  56. Home District (Lappan School) (p. 195)
  57. Weather-Lore (p. 196-197)
  58. Death and Burial (p. 198)
  59. Old Schools (p. 199-200)
  60. Homemade Toys (p. 201)
  61. Food, Cooking, Farming etc, Old Crafts (p. 202-203)
  62. Old Crafts - Matches (p. 204)
  63. Old Crafts - Brickmaking (p. 204)
  64. Old Crafts - Bone Manure (p. 204)
  65. Old Crafts - Candle-Making (p. 205)
  66. Old Crafts - Clothes Tailoring (p. 205)
  67. Old Crafts (p. 205)
  68. Old Crafts - Bread-Making (p. 205-206)
  69. Poets and Poems (p. 207-208)
  70. Poets and Poems - Arthur Bán (p. 208-211)
  71. Poets and Poems (p. 211-213)
  72. Poets and Poems - The Wrecking of Tyholland Chapel on 23rd June 1859 (p. 213-216)
  73. Keady Races (p. 216-218)
  74. Sayings, Prayers, Poems (p. 219-221)
  75. Sayings, Prayers, Poems (p. 222)
Origin information
Lappan, Co. Monaghan
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 938, p. 100-222)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Monaghan (County)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Evil eye   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Sprains   linked data (lcsh)
Whooping cough   linked data (lcsh)
Winds--Folklore
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Rites and ceremonies   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Weather--Folklore
Death--Folklore
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
School location
LappanAn LapánLappanTehallanCremorneMonaghan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4723831
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0938/2

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:47238315>
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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