Tuar an Fhíona, Cluain Meala

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tuar an Fhíona, Cluain Meala (school) (Tooraneena, Co. Waterford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Gearóid Ó Coindealbháin.

Original reference: 0647/4

In collection The Schools’ Collection : Waterford county schools

  1. Cistí Óir i bhFolach (p. 201-203)
  2. Do bhí fear in a chómhnuidhe i mBaile na Giolcaighe fadó agus is é an ainm a bhí air ná Seán Hans. (p. 204-205)
  3. Tomhaiseanna (p. 205-209)
  4. Aimsir (p. 210-213)
  5. Daoine Cáiliúla (p. 214-216)
  6. Seanscoileanna (p. 217-218)
  7. Weddings (p. 219-220)
  8. Áitainmneacha (p. 221)
  9. Wild Animals (p. 222-223)
  10. Fox's Cleverness (p. 223-224)
  11. Once upon a time a man and a hound went to hunt a fox which was killing his fowl. (p. 224)
  12. About twelve months ago in a certain farm near Curradoon a fox managed to slip into the fowl-house after dusk. (p. 225)
  13. Cures and Remedies (p. 226-229)
  14. Making a Crib (p. 229-230)
  15. Making a Crib (p. 231-232)
  16. Making a Crib (p. 232-233)
  17. Rabbit Snares (p. 233-235)
  18. Certain Days (p. 235-237)
  19. Travelling Folk (p. 238-240)
  20. Liosanna (p. 240-242)
  21. Liosanna (p. 242-243)
  22. Liosanna (p. 243)
  23. Famine (p. 244-245)
  24. Games (p. 245-247)
  25. Games (p. 247-248)
  26. Games (p. 248-249)
  27. Outdoor Games (p. 250)
  28. Outdoor Games (p. 250-251)
  29. Outdoor Games (p. 251-252)
  30. My District (p. 253-254)
  31. Herbs and Weeds (p. 254-255)
  32. Herbs and Weeds (p. 255-257)
  33. Potatoes (p. 257-260)
  34. Festivals (p. 260-261)
  35. Farm Animals (p. 262-264)
  36. Farm Animals (p. 264-265)
  37. Blacksmith's Shop (p. 265-267)
  38. Strength (p. 267-268)
  39. Strength (p. 268-269)
  40. Strength (p. 269-270)
  41. Strength (p. 270)
  42. Strength (p. 270-271)
  43. Strength (p. 271-272)
  44. Strength (p. 272)
  45. Long ago a man who had three sons lived at Wexford. At this time there was a fight at Vinegar Hill. (p. 273)
  46. Long ago a man named Jim Walsh lived in White Church. He was a great strong smith. (p. 274)
  47. Once upon a time an old smith lived in Tigh na Lairgre. His name was James Cowmey. (p. 274-275)
  48. Devotional Tales (p. 276-277)
  49. Devotional Tales (p. 278)
  50. Devotional Tales (p. 278-279)
  51. Devotional Tales (p. 279-280)
  52. Devotional Tales (p. 280-281)
  53. One day a man and a woman went into a house for a drop of milk. (p. 282)
  54. Devotional Tales (p. 282-283)
  55. Old Fair (p. 283-285)
  56. About sixty years ago a man near Millstreet came to Mountain Castle. At that time the 'Sean-bheists' and the 'Carabhats' were fighting. (p. 285-286)
  57. Once two men a 'Sean-Bheist' and a 'Carabhat' had a fight. (p. 286)
  58. Food (p. 287-288)
  59. Knockboy Church (p. 288-289)
  60. Stories and Songs (p. 289-290)
  61. There's a mountain in the Comeraghs called Suidhe Finn because he used often seat himself on a rock on this mountain. (p. 290-291)
  62. Fionn was once in want of some money. (p. 291-292)
  63. One warm day as Fionn was hunting in Wicklow he went into a cottage and received a cup of milk from the girl in the house. (p. 292-293)
  64. Without title (p. 293)
  65. Long ago Fionn and another number of persons were together in a house. (p. 293-294)
  66. One day Fionn was hunting in a big wood. (p. 293)
  67. Plains of Nire Vale (p. 294-296)
  68. Master McGrath (p. 296-300)
  69. Ballinamult (p. 300-303)
  70. Bread (p. 303-304)
  71. Trading (p. 305-306)
  72. Old Houses (p. 306-307)
  73. Giant (p. 308-309)
  74. Without title (p. 309-310)
  75. Long ago a man and a woman were married. (p. 310-311)
  76. Leprachaun (p. 311-312)
  77. Leprachaun (p. 312-313)
  78. Leprachaun (p. 314-316)
  79. Leprachaun (p. 316-317)
  80. Leprachaun (p. 317-318)
  81. Leprachaun (p. 318-320)
  82. Leprachaun (p. 321-322)
  83. Leprachaun (p. 322-323)
  84. Sleady Castle (p. 324-326)
  85. Graveyard (p. 327-328)
  86. Special Articles (p. 328-330)
  87. Special Articles (p. 330-333)
  88. Fenian (p. 333-334)
  89. Fenian (p. 334-335)
  90. Fenian (p. 335-336)
  91. Supernatural (p. 336-337)
  92. Supernatural (p. 338-339)
  93. Fish (p. 340-341)
  94. Ghost (p. 342-343)
  95. Ghost Cock (p. 343-344)
  96. Black Dog (p. 345)
  97. Ghost (p. 346)
  98. Ghost (p. 347)
Origin information
Tooraneena, Co. Waterford
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 647, p. 200-347)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Waterford
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Animals--Folklore
Foxes--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Rebellion of 1798
Religion   linked data (lcsh)
Jesus Christ--Family
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Gangs   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Dwellings--Folklore
Leprechauns   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Signs and symbols--Ireland
Fenians   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
School location
TooraneenaTuar an FhíonaTooraneenaSeskinanDecies-without-DrumWaterford
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4428136
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0647/4

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: Waterford county 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:44281365>
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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