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Rathwire (C.)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rathwire (C.) (school) (Rathwire, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Caffrey.

Original reference: 0727/4

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Westmeath schools

Stories

  1. There is a moat or rath (rath) overlooking the village of Rathwire. (p. 409-410)
  2. There is a little nook on the main road from Rathwire to Killucan on the right hand side. (p. 411-412)
  3. Parents of the Children Knew These Signs (p. 413)
  4. Cure (p. 414)
  5. These cures are known to me because my brother has them as he was the seventh son. (p. 415)
  6. Turf Cutting (p. 416-417)
  7. Customs (p. 418-419)
  8. Customs - These Customs are Local (p. 420)
  9. There is a certain field in Anniscannon about two miles from Killucan. (p. 421)
  10. This happened to a man names C. Connor of Sarsfieldstown Killucan. (p. 422)
  11. This method is know to many in the parish of Killucan. (p. 423)
  12. Local Cures (p. 424)
  13. About two miles from Killucan south in Brutonstown. (p. 425-426)
  14. Cure (p. 427)
  15. Spring Work (p. 428-429)
  16. Fire (p. 430-431)
  17. Influenza Epidemic (p. 432-433)
  18. Garden Work (p. 434-435)
  19. Thomastown (p. 436-437)
  20. Hydepark (p. 438)
  21. Derrymore (p. 439-440)
  22. Croboy (p. 441)
  23. Ballhaw (p. 442-443)
  24. Signs of Rain (p. 444-445)
  25. Game - Tig (p. 446-447)
  26. Game - Colours (p. 448-449)
  27. Game - Sally Sally Water (p. 450-451)
  28. Game - Stag (p. 452)
  29. Game - Carry a Lady to London (p. 453)
  30. Birds (p. 454-455)
  31. Proverbs (p. 456-457)
  32. Over a century ago a woman by the name of Mrs Gaughran cut her throat... (p. 458)
  33. Story (p. 459)
  34. Riddles (p. 460-462)
  35. Amusements (p. 463-465)
  36. Amusements (p. 466-467)
  37. Clonfad (p. 468-470)
  38. Fitzgeralds (p. 471-472)
  39. Kinnegad (p. 473)
  40. Clonard (p. 474-475)
  41. Local Story (p. 475-476)
  42. True Tale (p. 477-479)
  43. Curristown Road (p. 480-481)
  44. Local Talk (p. 482-483)
  45. True Tale (p. 484-485)
  46. True Tale (p. 486-487)
  47. Old People (p. 488)
  48. Tig Rhymes (p. 489)
  49. Customs (p. 490-491)
  50. Rhyme (p. 492)
  51. Wierd Tale (p. 493-494)
  52. Boxty Bread (p. 495)
  53. Knockmant (p. 496)
  54. Local Rhyme (p. 497-499)

Resource description

Origin information
Rathwire, Co. Westmeath
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 727, p. 408-499)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Westmeath
Weather--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Fires   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658   linked data (viaf)
Birds--Folklore
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Rathwire Ráth Ghuaire Rathwire Killucan Farbill Westmeath
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5009052
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0727/4

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Westmeath 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:50090525>
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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