Cill Críosta

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Críosta (school) (Kilchreest, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Cléirigh.

Original reference: 0035/3

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Galway schools

  1. Cistí Óir i bhFolach (p. 0201-0202)
  2. Cistí Óir i bhFolach (p. 0202-0204)
  3. Cistí Óir i bhFolach (p. 0204-0206)
  4. Cistí Óir i bhFolach (p. 0206-0207)
  5. Scéal Grinn (p. 0208-0209)
  6. Once upon a time there lived a man named Patrick Casey. One night he was hunting in Leaca Ban . . . (p. 0209-0210)
  7. Long ago there lived a king named Padraig O'Rogan who ruled over Kerry . . . (p. 0211)
  8. Short Story (p. 0212-0214)
  9. Long ago a poor man was crossing a field where as he thought there were cows grazing, but he had not gone far when a bull followed him . . . (p. 0214-0215)
  10. About forty five years ago there lived a man named Shaun Mháire in Ballacurra. He was not a very clever man . . . (p. 0215-0217)
  11. Signs of Fine Weather (p. 0218-0219)
  12. Signs of Bad Weather (p. 0219-0221)
  13. Signs of Storm (p. 0222)
  14. Signs of Snow (p. 0223)
  15. Signs of Frost (p. 0223-0224)
  16. Tomhaiseanna (p. 0224-0228)
  17. Ainmneacha Áiteann (p. 0228-0232)
  18. Pisreoga (p. 0233-0235)
  19. Leigheasanna (p. 0236-0237)
  20. Toibreacha Beannaithe (p. 0238-0239)
  21. St Colman's Well (p. 0239-0240)
  22. There is a blessed well in Kiltartan . . . (p. 0240-0241)
  23. Naomh Pátrúin an Cheantair (p. 0242)
  24. Naomh Pátrúin an Cheantair (p. 0242-0243)
  25. Naomh Pátrúin an Cheantair (p. 0244)
  26. Naomh Pátrúin an Cheantair (p. 0244-0245)
  27. Naomh Pátrúin an Cheantair (p. 0245-0246)
  28. Naomh Pátrúin an Cheantair (p. 0246-0247)
  29. Luibheanna (p. 0247-0249)
  30. Seanfhocail (p. 0249-0251)
  31. There are many old customs associated with Christmas Day and the other holidays. (p. 0252-0255)
  32. Ainmhithe na Feilme (p. 0255-0257)
  33. Bóithre an Cheantair (p. 0258-0259)
  34. Ráthanna agus Liosanna (p. 0260-0261)
  35. Ráthanna agus Liosanna (p. 0261-0262)
  36. Na Fataí (p. 0262-0263)
  37. Na Fataí (p. 0263-0265)
  38. Na Fataí (p. 0265-0266)
  39. Chuigeann (p. 0266-0268)
  40. Chuigeann (p. 0268-0269)
  41. Chuigeann (p. 0270-0271)
  42. Chuigeann (p. 0271-0272)
  43. Drochshaol (p. 0273-0278)
  44. Drochshaol (p. 0278-0279)
  45. Drochshaol (p. 0280-0282)
  46. Drochshaol (p. 0282-0284)
  47. Seanscoileanna (p. 0284-0286)
  48. Seanscoileanna (p. 0286-0288)
  49. Seanscoileanna (p. 0289)
  50. Seanscoileanna (p. 0290-0293)
  51. Seanscoileanna (p. 0293-0294)
  52. Seanreiligí (p. 0294-0295)
  53. Seanreiligí (p. 0296-0299)
  54. Seanreiligí (p. 0299-0300)
  55. Seanreiligí (p. 0300)
  56. Seanreiligí (p. 0301)
  57. Seanreiligí (p. 0301-0302)
  58. Customs at Wakes (p. 0303-0304)
  59. Customs at Wakes (p. 0304-0305)
  60. Customs at Wakes (p. 0306-0307)
  61. Daoine Cáiliúla (p. 0307-0311)
  62. Daoine Cáiliúla (p. 0311-0313)
  63. Old Trades (p. 0314-0316)
  64. Old Trades (p. 0313-0314)
  65. Blacksmiths and Their Forges (p. 0317-0318)
  66. Penal Times (p. 0319-0320)
  67. Penal Times (p. 0320-0321)
  68. Pósaithe (p. 0322-0324)
  69. Pósaithe (p. 0324-0326)
  70. Pósaithe (p. 0326-0327)
  71. The great curse of Ireland was landlordism . . . (p. 0327-0329)
  72. There was a landlord in Roxboro . . . (p. 0329-0330)
  73. Major Perfse was the land lord of the Kilchreest village . . . (p. 0330-0331)
  74. All Ye Young Men and Women It's on you now I Call (p. 0331-0334)
  75. I am an exiled Irish man ¶ Far away from home (p. 0334-0336)
  76. Come listen a while with attention . . . (p. 0336-0338)
  77. Twas in 1916 on Easter Monday . . . (p. 0339-0340)
  78. Twas the first day of December, ¶ A cold and frosty day, (p. 0340-0342)
  79. Twas on the 4th of August down in Kilbeacanty . . . (p. 0342-0344)
  80. As the Winter winds blew wildly on a cold December night . . . (p. 0344-0349)
  81. In the time of the Fianna there was a bishop named Dr. Madden . . . (p. 0349-0350)
  82. There was a blacksmith in Kilchreest . . . (p. 0350-0352)
  83. The "Gobán Saor" lived in Gort na gCliabh and he used to go to visit the "Roches" . . . (p. 0352-0353)
  84. One day the king of England sent for Gobán Saor and his son to come and build a castle for him . . . (p. 0353-0354)
  85. Diarmuid and Gráine slept in Cregg Hill. (p. 0353)
  86. One day the Gobán Saor told his son to go to the fair . . . (p. 0355-0356)
  87. Years ago there were many important events connected with the village in which I live. (p. 0357-0358)
  88. In olden times there used to be a fair in Kilchreest. (p. 0358-0359)
  89. As time goes on fashion is also vastly improving. (p. 0359-0360)
  90. Long ago dress was a very important item in every household . . . (p. 0360-0362)
Origin information
Kilchreest, Co. Galway
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 35, p. 200-362)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Galway (County)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Wake services   linked data (lcsh)
Death--Folklore
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Fenians   linked data (lcsh)
historical periods   linked data (afset)
Gobán Saor (Legendary character)   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Gangs   linked data (lcsh)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
School location
KilchreestCill ChríostKilchreestKilchreestDunkellinGalway
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4569054
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0035/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Galway 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:45690545>
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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