Rakeeragil

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rakeeragil (school) (Rakeeragh, Co. Monaghan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Murray.

Original reference: 0958/3

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Monaghan schools

  1. Ancient Crucifix Found (p. 153)
  2. Story (p. 154-155)
  3. Hidden Treasure (p. 156)
  4. Things Unlucky (p. 157-158)
  5. Riddles (p. 159-161)
  6. Local Heroes (p. 162)
  7. Local Heroes, McKenna (p. 163)
  8. There was once a man and every Sunday... (p. 164)
  9. Boxty Bread (p. 165)
  10. Flax (p. 165-166)
  11. Beaghbarton (p. 167-169)
  12. Beaghbarton (p. 167-169)
  13. Charms and Cures (p. 169-170)
  14. Of all the natures of this country for miles.... (p. 171-172)
  15. This is a version of the story of the... (p. 173-175)
  16. Curse on the Rush (p. 176)
  17. Proverbs (p. 177-178)
  18. When the Israelites were in Egypt... (p. 179)
  19. Story of Dardria (p. 180-182)
  20. Old Story (p. 183)
  21. Riddles (p. 184-185)
  22. Priest Hunting in this District (p. 186)
  23. Famine (p. 187)
  24. Funerals (p. 187)
  25. Local Cures (p. 188)
  26. Signs of Weather (p. 189)
  27. Famine (p. 190)
  28. Churning (p. 190-191)
  29. Wakes (p. 191-192)
  30. Story (p. 192)
  31. Story (p. 193)
  32. Rakeeragh School (p. 194)
  33. Coolmain House (p. 194-195)
  34. Ancient Customs (p. 196-198)
  35. Story (p. 199)
  36. Story (p. 199-200)
  37. Story (p. 201)
  38. Story (p. 201-202)
  39. Story (p. 203)
  40. Story (p. 203)
Origin information
Rakeeragh, Co. Monaghan
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 958, p. 152-203)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Monaghan (County)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Treasure troves--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Food--Folklore
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Death--Folklore
Weather--Folklore
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Wake services   linked data (lcsh)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Curses   linked data (afset)
Rites and ceremonies   linked data (lcsh)
Giants--Folklore
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
School location
RakeeraghRáth CaorachRakeeraghMonaghanMonaghanMonaghan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4742060
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0958/3

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:47420605>
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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