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Ráth Mhór (B.)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ráth Mhór (B.) (school) (Rathmore, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Diarmuid Ó Cróinín.

Original reference: 0451/1

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Kerry schools

  1. Na Manaigh i Ráth Mhór (p. 001-005)
  2. This same Seán a Cnuic was a great seancaidhe and crowds used to flock to the forge on wet days especially to hear him... (p. 005a)
  3. Scéal (p. 006-007)
  4. Piseoga (p. 007-008)
  5. Bealnadeega Ghost (p. 008-009)
  6. Ráth Mhór (p. 009-010)
  7. Scéal (p. 011)
  8. Ghost Story (p. 012)
  9. Bhí fear ann fadó agus bhí sé na cómhnuidhe i dtig mhór san áit in a bhfuil Tig na Sagart anois. (p. 013)
  10. It is said that a certain woman in this locality died some time ago and before she died she willed her clothes to her grandchild. (p. 014)
  11. Story of the Whiteboys (p. 015-016)
  12. Pátrún an Pharóiste (p. 017)
  13. Créide Cinn Órga (p. 018-019)
  14. Fairy Forts (p. 020-021)
  15. Hidden Treasure (p. 022-023)
  16. Local Happenings (p. 024-025)
  17. Old Cures (p. 026-027)
  18. Old Cures (p. 027-028)
  19. Local Forges (p. 029-030)
  20. Lore of Certain Days (p. 031-032)
  21. Food in Olden Times (p. 033-034)
  22. Food in Olden Times (p. 035-036)
  23. Food in Old Times (p. 037-038)
  24. Food in Olden Times (p. 039-040)
  25. Famine Times (p. 041-042)
  26. Travelling Folk (p. 043-044)
  27. Travelling Folk (p. 044-045)
  28. Religious Stories (p. 046)
  29. Old Cures (p. 047-048)
  30. Travelling Folk (p. 049)
  31. Travelling Folk (p. 050)
  32. Strange Happenings (p. 051)
  33. Historical Tradition (p. 052)
  34. Homemade Toys (p. 053)
  35. Strange Story (p. 054)
  36. There was a tailor working in a farmer's house one time. (p. 055-056)
  37. There was a man in Lisbaba who had a daughter that became sick and very troublesome. (p. 056-057)
  38. Ortha an Ghabhálshraoth (p. 058)
  39. Na Daithinnigh agus na Gearaltaigh (p. 059-062)
  40. Riddles (p. 063-064)
  41. Tomhaiseanna (p. 064-066)
  42. Seanphaidreacha (p. 067)
  43. Sagart agus an File (p. 068)
  44. Place Names in Paróiste na Rátha Móire (p. 069-084)
  45. Old Forges (p. 085)
  46. Strange Animals (p. 086-087)
  47. Bhí fear ann fadó n-a cómhnuidhe ar Gort na gCeann. (p. 088-089)
  48. Ban on Cáilín Deas Crúite na mBó (p. 090)
  49. Old Mill at Sionnach (p. 091)
  50. Bog Road Ambush near Ráth Mhór, 4th May 1921 (p. 092-094)
  51. Leipreachán nó Clúthrachán (p. 095)
  52. Máire Ní Chearnaigh agus an File (p. 096)
Origin information
Rathmore, Co. Kerry
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 451, p. 1a-96)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Kerry
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Animals--Folklore
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Secret societies--Ireland
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Poverty--Ireland
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Food--Folklore
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Animals, Mythical   linked data (lcsh)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Gangs   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--War of Independence, 1919-1921
Leprechauns   linked data (lcsh)
School location
RathmoreAn Ráth MhórRathmoreNohavaldalyMagunihyKerry
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4713233
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0451/1

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Kerry 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:47132335>
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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