Ráth Bhoth

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ráth Bhoth (school) (Raphoe, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Mac Loingsigh.

Original reference: 1102/5

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Donegal schools

Stories

  1. Local Ruins - The Stonehenge of Donegal - The Druid's Circle (p. 151-152)
  2. Local Ruins - The Old Castle (p. 152-154)
  3. Holy Wells - St Brigid's Well (p. 154-156)
  4. Games I Play (p. 156-158)
  5. Holy Water - St Eunan's Well (p. 159)
  6. Local Story - About the Penal Times (p. 160-161)
  7. Local Cures (p. 161-163)
  8. My Home and District (p. 163-165)
  9. Travelling Folk (p. 165-167)
  10. Local Patron Saint - Saint Eunan (p. 167-169)
  11. Herbs (p. 169-170)
  12. Potato Plant (p. 171-172)
  13. Bird-Lore (p. 172-174)
  14. Collection of Riddles (p. 174-180)
  15. Landlord (p. 180-183)
  16. Old Graveyards (p. 184-186)
  17. Local Forge (p. 186-187)
  18. Food in Olden Times (p. 188-189)
  19. Bread (p. 190-191)
  20. Buying and Selling (p. 191-192)
  21. Old Houses (p. 193-194)

Resource description

Origin information
Raphoe, Co. Donegal
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 1102, p. 150-194)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Donegal (County)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Brigid, of Ireland, Saint, ca. 453-ca. 524   linked data (viaf)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Food--Folklore
Bread--Folklore
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
School location
Raphoe Ráth Bhoth Raphoe Raphoe Raphoe North Donegal
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4487998
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 1102/5

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Donegal 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:44879985>
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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