Áth na bhFearchan

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Áth na bhFearchan (school) (Aghnafarcan, Co. Monaghan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher B. Mac Closcaigh.

Original reference: 0931/3

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Monaghan schools

  1. Léarscáil Chontae Mhuineacháin ag Léiriú na mBarúntachtaí (p. 170)
  2. Béaloideas - Léarscáil Chontae Mhuineacháin agus Ceantar Áth na bhFearchoin Léirithe uirthi (p. 171)
  3. Paróiste Dhomhnach Maighean (p. 172)
  4. Bailte Beaga Cheantar Áth na bhFearchoin (p. 172)
  5. Brollach (p. 173-175)
  6. Béaloideas Áth na bhFearchoin (p. 176-178)
  7. Béaloideas Áth na bhFearchoin (p. 179-180)
  8. Scéal - Sliabh gCuillinn (p. 181-182)
  9. Historic - Fincarn (p. 183-188)
  10. Giants' Graves at Lackafin and Manowar's Grave (p. 188-195)
  11. Story Related in Aghnafarcan - How Dundalk Got Its Name (p. 195-197)
  12. Hidden Treasure (p. 198)
  13. Funny Story (p. 198)
  14. Collection of Riddles (p. 198-199)
  15. Weather-Lore (p. 199-200)
  16. Local Happenings (p. 200)
  17. Severe Weather (p. 201)
  18. Local Heroes (p. 201-202)
  19. Hidden Treasure (p. 202-203)
  20. Funny Story (p. 203)
  21. Collection of Riddles (p. 204-205)
  22. Weather-Lore (p. 205-206)
  23. Local Heroes (p. 207-208)
  24. Severe Weather (p. 209)
  25. Old Crafts (p. 209-210)
  26. Local Marriage Customs (p. 210-211)
  27. Local Place Names (p. 211-212)
  28. Bird-Lore (p. 212-213)
  29. Local Cures (p. 213-214)
  30. Games I Play (p. 215)
  31. Old Crafts (p. 216)
  32. Local Marriage Customs (p. 216-217)
  33. Local Place Names (p. 217-218)
  34. Local Cures (p. 219)
  35. Hidden Treasure (p. 220)
  36. Funny Story (p. 220-221)
  37. Local Heroes (p. 221-222)
  38. Local Happenings (p. 222)
  39. Liosta Focal Gaeilge atá in Úsáid sa Cheantar an Lá atá Inniu ann (p. 223-224)
  40. Severe Weather (p. 225)
  41. Old Crafts (p. 225)
  42. Local Marriage Customs (p. 226)
  43. Local Place Names (p. 227-228)
  44. My Home District (p. 229)
  45. Potato Crop (p. 229-230)
  46. Churning (p. 231)
  47. Local Forge (p. 232-233)
  48. Care of Our Farm Animals (p. 233-234)
  49. Care of the Feet (p. 234)
  50. Clothes Made Locally (p. 235)
  51. Fairy Forts (p. 236)
  52. Games I Play (p. 236-237)
  53. My Home District (p. 237-238)
Origin information
Aghnafarcan, Co. Monaghan
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 931, p. 169-238)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Monaghan (County)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Poverty--Ireland
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Birds--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Rites and ceremonies   linked data (lcsh)
Irish language--Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
School location
AghnafarcanAchadh FarcáinAghnafarcanDonaghmoyneFarneyMonaghan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4758586
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0931/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Monaghan 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:47585865>
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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