St Theresa's, Coachford

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from St Theresa's, Coachford (school) (Clontead More, Co. Cork), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Timothy Forde.

Original reference: 0345/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Cork schools

Stories

  1. Fiach (p. 159-163)
  2. Roinnt Véarsaí ag Moladh an Gaorthaidh go Ritheann an Laoi tríd (p. 164-166)
  3. Lá Fhéile Pádraig (p. 167-168)
  4. Comhairle an tSeanduine (p. 169)
  5. I nDún na Séad (p. 170-171)
  6. Do chomhnuig fear i gCill-Mhichíl (in-aice Magcromta) gur bh'ainm do Stiophna na Bréide... (p. 172-173)
  7. Bean an Fheirmeora agus an Fear Oibre (p. 174)
  8. Caoin ar an Athair Seán Paor Do Chónaigh i Ros Ó gCairbre (p. 175)
  9. Funny Story (p. 176-177)
  10. How Jack O' the Lantern Got His Name (p. 177-178)
  11. No1 What three letters would frighten a thief? Answer. I C U... (p. 178-182)
  12. Story (p. 183-184)
  13. Leader's Buildings (p. 184-187)
  14. Saint Olan's Well (p. 188-190)
  15. Leemount House (p. 190-191)
  16. Coachford Post Office (p. 191)
  17. New Parochial Residence (p. 192)
  18. In the Catholic Graveyard at Magourney there is the ruins of an old Church... (p. 192-193)
  19. Other Residences and Buildings near Clontead Schools the Northward thereof (p. 194-195)
  20. Coachford Post Office (p. 196)
  21. Buildings (p. 196)
  22. Kilmichael Ambush (p. 197-199)
  23. The English Government, for the purpose of crushing the Irish, brought a large numbers of soldiers to Ireland and also a large number of men who joined the Irish Police and who were known as "Black-and-Tans"... (p. 200-204)
  24. Local Cures (p. 204-205)
  25. Cures (p. 205-207)
  26. Cures (p. 207-208)
  27. Festival Customs (p. 208-209)
  28. The following story happened once upon a time and that it was quite true makes it all the more pleasant... (p. 209-211)
  29. In Olden days there were many customs following certain days which are not practised now... (p. 211-212)
  30. The first team that ever won the All-Ireland for Cork was Aghabullogue in the year 1890... (p. 212-213)
  31. Aghaballogue team was founded in 1887 and won the Coachford Tournament in 1888, and defeated Wexford for All-Ireland honours in the year 1890 and in 1896 won Peake Tournament... (p. 214)
  32. The Aghabullogue Team entered for the Intermediate Championship in the year 1910 they also played it in 1911 winning it both times... (p. 214-215)
  33. The Pig is usually called the poor man's saving bank... (p. 215-216)
  34. Care of Animals (p. 216-217)
  35. Fairy Forts (p. 217-218)
  36. Some well known ploughmen live in this parish of Aghaballogue who are - Patrick Murphy Coolacullig, Joseph Murphy Clonmoyle, Timothy Roche Kilabbey, Patrick Murphy won the county championship at Banteer... (p. 218)
  37. Famous Local Man (p. 219-220)
  38. In the Paridh of Aghabullogue, in a place called Glounaglough situated in the South West of Rylane lived two men, cousins John Thomas Gleeson and Peter Golden... (p. 220-222)
  39. There are many forges in the surrounding district, but the ones I know best is that os Mr. P. Twomey Clonmoyle and the forge adjacent to my own native village of Coachford... (p. 222-223)
  40. The Blacksmith's name is Dan Twomey... (p. 223-224)
  41. A Harnessmaker names William O Mahony resides in the Village of Coachford at the school-road side... (p. 224-226)
  42. One Sunday evening lately as I strolled from Coachford Station... (p. 226-229)
  43. John Cronin who is at present about sixty seven years and late of Clonmoyle composed the song called "Four pence in aid of the school!... (p. 229-231)
  44. Muskerry Railway (p. 232-233)
  45. Local Fairs (p. 234-235)
  46. Extinct Trades (p. 236)
  47. There are three families of Masons in the district, name Longs, Healys and Murphys... (p. 236-237)
  48. 1 God's help is nearer that the door... (p. 237-238)
  49. A Rolling stone gathers no moss... (p. 238-240)
  50. Dripsey Woollen-Mills (p. 241-242)
  51. Night Prayer (p. 243)
  52. I must die I do not know when or where or how... (p. 243)
  53. Prayer to the Adorable Name of Jesus (p. 244)
  54. Crosses and bye roads usually derive their names from the nearest village or station and in cases from the gentleman who resides nearest to the cross... (p. 244)
  55. Confirmation in Olden Times (p. 245)
  56. Weather-Lore (p. 245-247)
  57. Homemade Toys (p. 248)
  58. Superstitious Beliefs (p. 249-250)
  59. If you rub silver to a baby's gum when it is cutting its first tooth it will cut the rest easily... (p. 250-251)
  60. Very often an insect is heard ticking in old woodwork somewhat like a watch this is supposed to be a sure sign of death in the family circle... (p. 251-252)
  61. Magpies - Should we meet one It is for luck... (p. 252-253)
  62. Great Ploughman of Locality (p. 253-254)
  63. Burying the Dead (p. 255)
  64. Stations (p. 256-257)
  65. Saint Stephen's Day (p. 257-258)
  66. Scéal (p. 259)
  67. Superstitious Beliefs (p. 260)
  68. Stations (p. 261)
  69. Food in Olden Times (p. 262)
  70. The usual food at every meal was Porridge for the three meal - Breakfast. Dinner, and Supper... (p. 263)
  71. There were many women in Coachford experts at making crochet... (p. 264)
  72. A Holy Well (p. 264)
  73. Crochet-Making (p. 265)
  74. About fifty years ago there was in Coachford a fife-and-drum band which did its part in the old land war... (p. 265-266)
  75. About fifty years ago there was a Fife and Drum Band her in Coachford... (p. 267)
  76. Sweet Shady Groves of Clontead (p. 268-269)
  77. Down Erin's Lovely Lee (p. 270-273)
  78. My Inchigeelagh Lass (p. 274-277)
  79. My Sweet Old Home in Peake (p. 278-279)
  80. Record of Patrick Murphy Coolacullig, Coachford, Co. Cork, as Prize Winning Ploughman (p. 280-282)

Resource description

Origin information
Clontead More, Co. Cork
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 345, p. 158-282)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Cork (County)
Saint Patrick's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Verbal arts and literature   linked data (afset)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Death--Folklore
Saint Stephen's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
School location
Clontead More Cluain Téide Mhór Clontead More Magourney Muskerry East Cork
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4921711
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0345/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Cork 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:49217115>
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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