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Baile Roibín, Knocktopher

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Roibín, Knocktopher (school) (Newmarket, Co. Kilkenny), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Ss. Ó Súilleabháin.

Original reference: 0849/3

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Kilkenny schools

Stories

  1. Holy Well (p. 149)
  2. Irish Names on Fields in Neighbourhood of Newmarket (p. 151)
  3. Ainmneacha Páirceanna (p. 152)
  4. Hidden Treasure (p. 153)
  5. Hidden Treasure (p. 154)
  6. Once upon a time there lived a very clever and accomplished craftsman (p. 155-158)
  7. Haunted House (p. 159-160)
  8. How Dunkitt got its Name (p. 161)
  9. Sí Gaoithe (p. 162)
  10. Castlehale (p. 163)
  11. Newchurch (p. 164)
  12. Story (p. 165-168)
  13. Riddles (p. 169)
  14. Castlehale (p. 170-171)
  15. Fairies (p. 172-173)
  16. Merry Dance (p. 174)
  17. Riddles (p. 175-176)
  18. Gander He Shook Out The Straw (p. 177-178)
  19. Proverbs (p. 179)
  20. Fright (p. 180)
  21. Fright (p. 181)
  22. Two Carpenters (p. 182)
  23. Fairies (p. 183)
  24. Strange Lights (p. 184)
  25. Story (p. 185-186)
  26. Priest and Mr Knox (p. 187-189)
  27. Mullinavat (p. 190-191)
  28. Black Hen's Egg (p. 192-194)
  29. Fort (p. 195)
  30. Headless Funeral (p. 196)
  31. Cures (p. 197-198)
  32. Blessed Virgin and the Corn (p. 199-200)
  33. Customs of May Eve (p. 201)
  34. Proverbs (p. 202)
  35. May Bush (p. 203)
  36. Prayers (p. 204)
  37. Riddles (p. 205-206)
  38. Riddles (p. 207)
  39. Story (p. 208-209)
  40. Game (p. 210)
  41. Game - the Ghost in the Garden (p. 211-212)
  42. Game - Four Corners (p. 213)
  43. Game - Blind Man's Buff (p. 214)
  44. Story (p. 215)
  45. Riddles (p. 216-220)
  46. Story (p. 221-222)
  47. How Candles are Made (p. 223)
  48. Story (p. 224)
  49. Story (p. 225)

Resource description

Origin information
Newmarket, Co. Kilkenny
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 849, p. 148-225)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Kilkenny (County)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
May (Month)--Folklore
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Newmarket Baile Roibín Newmarket Aghaviller Knocktopher Kilkenny
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4758516
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0849/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Kilkenny 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:47585165>
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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