Baile Glas

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Glas (school) (Ballyglass, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Cáit Ní Rúis.

Original reference: 0118/1

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Mayo schools

Stories

  1. Local Customs (p. 1-3)
  2. November's Eve (p. 4-5)
  3. Story (p. 6-7)
  4. Tinkers (p. 8-9)
  5. Weather Signs (p. 10-11)
  6. Fairies (p. 12-14)
  7. St Stephen's Day (p. 15-16)
  8. Riddles (p. 17-18)
  9. Cures (p. 19)
  10. Story (p. 20-22)
  11. Weasel (p. 23-25)
  12. Jordans (p. 26-27)
  13. Leprechauns and Mermaids (p. 28-29)
  14. Old Customs and Beliefs (p. 30-32)
  15. Banshee and Other Spirits (p. 33-34)
  16. Christmas Customs (p. 35-36)
  17. (Litir ón bPríomhoide) (p. 37)

Resource description

Origin information
Ballyglass, Co. Mayo
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 118, p. 1a-37)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Mayo (County)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Saint Stephen's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Animals--Folklore
Leprechauns   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Banshees   linked data (lcsh)
Christmas   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Ballyglass An Baile Glas Ballyglass Kilconduff Gallen Mayo
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4427933
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0118/1

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:44279335>
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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