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Boher

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Boher (school) (Bracknahevla, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher T. Kavanagh.

Original reference: 0744/1

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Westmeath schools

  1. Stories - Jack the Thief (p. 003-005)
  2. Cake of Moate (p. 005-008)
  3. Hidden Treasure (p. 009-010)
  4. Paddy Ward and the Pooka (p. 011-012)
  5. Local History (p. 013-016)
  6. Local Legend (p. 017-022)
  7. Knockastha (p. 023)
  8. Cnoc Uisnigh (p. 024-025)
  9. Fairy Story (p. 026-028)
  10. Jack the Buck (p. 029-030)
  11. Hidden Treasure at Collinbrack Castle (p. 031)
  12. Hidden Treasure (p. 032)
  13. Peter McGiff's Wake (p. 033)
  14. Funny Story (p. 033-034)
  15. Folk Tales (p. 035-036)
  16. Cobbler's Wake (p. 036-037)
  17. About eighty years ago Tom Carbery lived in Boher. (p. 038-039)
  18. Funny Stories (p. 040)
  19. Fairy Story (p. 041)
  20. Fairy Story (p. 042)
  21. Bhean Sí (p. 043-044)
  22. Leipreachán (p. 044-049)
  23. Hidden Treasure Stories (p. 046-048)
  24. Leipreachán (p. 049-050)
  25. Leipreachán (p. 050-051)
  26. Proverbs (p. 057)
  27. Proverbs Used in Locality (p. 059)
  28. Riddles (p. 061-064)
  29. Religious (p. 066-067)
  30. Folk Prayers (p. 069-114)
  31. Weather-Lore (p. 073-076)
  32. Religious (p. 078-080)
  33. Archeological - Hill of Usna and Knockasta (p. 082)
  34. Children's Games (p. 083-100)
  35. Holy Wells (p. 085-089)
  36. Story about a Strange Fish (p. 089-092)
  37. Legends (p. 092-093)
  38. Legends (p. 093-094)
  39. Legends (p. 094-095)
  40. Legends (p. 095-097)
  41. Pishogues (p. 101-104)
  42. Old Crafts (p. 105-108)
  43. Severe Weather (p. 110-112)
  44. Wake-Games (p. 117-118)
  45. Scientific (p. 121)
  46. Boxty Bread or Rasp (p. 129)
  47. Sowens (p. 129-130)
  48. Easter Sunday (p. 131)
  49. Folk Cures and Charms (p. 133-135)
  50. Trial and Conviction of Bryan Seery (p. 141-142)
  51. The following Irish words were in use in locality up to about fifty years ago - some are still used. (p. 143-147)
Origin information
Bracknahevla, Co. Westmeath
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 744, p. 1a-147)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Westmeath
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Wake services   linked data (lcsh)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Banshees   linked data (lcsh)
Leprechauns   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Bread--Folklore
Food--Folklore
Easter   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
School location
BracknahevlaBracknahevlaKillareRathconrathWestmeath
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5009113
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0744/1

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:50091135>
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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