Clochán

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Clochán (school) (Cloghan Beg, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seóirsín R. Middleton.

Original reference: 1093/4

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Donegal schools

Stories

  1. Weather-Lore (p. 227)
  2. Weather-Lore (p. 228)
  3. Weather-Lore (p. 229)
  4. Potato Crop (p. 230-232)
  5. Potato Crop (p. 233-234)
  6. Names of Fields (p. 235)
  7. Names of Fields (p. 236)
  8. Churning (p. 237-238)
  9. Churning (p. 239)
  10. Severe Weather (p. 240)
  11. How to Make a Whistle (p. 241-242)
  12. Snare-Making (p. 243)
  13. How to Make a Spinning Top (p. 244)
  14. Care of Our Horse (p. 245-246)
  15. Our Cow House (p. 247-248)
  16. Our Cow House (p. 248-249)
  17. Stringing Daisies (p. 250-251)
  18. Stringing Flowers (p. 252)
  19. How to Trap Birds (p. 253)
  20. Turnip Crop (p. 254-255)
  21. Birds (p. 256-257)
  22. Blackbird (p. 258-259)
  23. Robin (p. 260)
  24. Cuckoo (p. 261)
  25. Our Townland (p. 262)
  26. Our Townland (p. 263)
  27. Fairy Forts (p. 264-265)
  28. Story (p. 266-268)
  29. Wren (p. 269-270)
  30. Hidden Treasure (p. 271)
  31. Proverbs (p. 272-273)
  32. Old Graveyards (p. 274)
  33. Riddles (p. 275-276)
  34. Riddles (p. 277-278)
  35. Local Forges (p. 279-280)
  36. Columcille's Curses (p. 281)
  37. Local Fairs (p. 282-283)
  38. Local Forges (p. 284-285)
  39. Festival Customs (p. 286)
  40. Giants (p. 287)
  41. On Festival Customs (p. 288-289)
  42. Herbs (p. 290)
  43. Local Fairs (p. 291-292)
  44. Herbs (p. 293-294)

Resource description

Origin information
Cloghan Beg, Co. Donegal
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 1093, p. 226-294)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Donegal (County)
Weather--Folklore
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Animals--Folklore
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Wrens   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Columba, Saint, 521-597   linked data (viaf)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Giants--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Cloghan Beg An Clochán Beag Cloghan Beg Kilteevoge Raphoe South Donegal
Cloghan More An Clochán Mór Cloghan More Kilteevoge Raphoe South Donegal
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4493695
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 1093/4

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:44936955>
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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