Raskall

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Raskall (school) (Raskill, Co. Cavan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Áine Nic Mhaoláin.

Original reference: 0981/6

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Cavan schools

Stories

  1. Folklore - Hidden Treasure (p. 241)
  2. Collection of Riddles (p. 242-243)
  3. Folklore - Hidden Treasures (p. 244-245)
  4. Local Cures (p. 246)
  5. Laragh Hero (p. 247)
  6. Weather-Lore (p. 248-249)
  7. Care of the Feet (p. 250)
  8. Potato Planting (p. 251-252)
  9. Deaths and Burials (p. 253-254)
  10. Lone Bushes (p. 254-255)
  11. Basket-Making (p. 255-256)
  12. Starch-Making (p. 256-257)
  13. Forts (p. 257)
  14. Weavers (p. 257-258)

Resource description

Origin information
Raskill, Co. Cavan
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 981, p. 240-258)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Cavan (County)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Death--Folklore
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Basket making   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Textile industry   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Raskill Raskill Larah Loughtee Upper Cavan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5044853
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0981/6

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Cavan 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:50448535>
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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