Droichead na Daoile

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Droichead na Daoile (school) (Lackalustraun, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Ghallchobhair.

Original reference: 0151/4

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Mayo schools

  1. Hidden Treasure (p. 325-326)
  2. Funny Story (p. 327-328)
  3. Riddles (p. 329-330)
  4. Riddles (p. 331-332)
  5. Weather-Lore (p. 333-334)
  6. Storm of 1839 (p. 335-337)
  7. Hedge-School (p. 338-340)
  8. Linen-Making (p. 341-342)
  9. Candle-Making (p. 343-344)
  10. Basket-Making (p. 345-346)
  11. Marriage Customs (p. 347-348)
  12. In The Penal Times (p. 349-352)
  13. Soap the Rope (p. 353-354)
  14. Birds (p. 355-356)
  15. In The Penal Times (p. 357-358)
  16. Local Cures (p. 359-361)
  17. Games - Colours (p. 362)
  18. High Windows (p. 363)
  19. Homemade Dolls (p. 364-365)
  20. Homemade Necklaces (p. 366)
  21. Travelling Folk (p. 367-369)
  22. Holy Wells (p. 370-371)
  23. My Home District (p. 372-373)
  24. Famine Times (p. 374-375)
  25. Proverbs (p. 376-379)
  26. Festival Customs - St John's Day (p. 380-381)
  27. Shrove Tuesday (p. 382)
  28. Easter Sunday (p. 383)
  29. Whit Sunday (p. 384)
  30. Farm Animals (p. 385-387)
  31. Churning (p. 388-389)
  32. Care of Feet (p. 390-392)
  33. Local Forge (p. 393-394)
  34. Landlord (p. 395-396)
  35. Local Song (p. 397-399)
  36. Bread (p. 400-401)
  37. Buying and Selling (p. 402-403)
  38. Religious Stories (p. 405-406)
  39. Religious Stories (p. 407)
  40. Religious Stories (p. 408)
  41. Religious Stories (p. 409-411)
Origin information
Lackalustraun, Co. Mayo
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 151, p. 325a-411)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Mayo (County)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Basket making   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Birds--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
John the Baptist’s Day   linked data (lcsh)
Carnival    linked data (lcsh)
Easter   linked data (lcsh)
Pentecost Festival   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Religion   linked data (lcsh)
School location
LackalustraunLeac an LoistreáinLackalustraunCrossmolinaTirawleyMayo
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4428071
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0151/4

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Mayo 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:44280715>
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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