t-Éadan Mór

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from An t-Éadan Mór (school) (Edenmore, Co. Monaghan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Mac Philib.

Original reference: 0960/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Monaghan schools

Stories

  1. Blarismoor Tragedy (p. 119-122)
  2. Burke's Dream (p. 122-124)
  3. John Mandeville (p. 124-126)
  4. Wexford Massacre (p. 126-127)
  5. O' Connell and the Tinkers (p. 128-132)
  6. Tara Meeting (p. 132-135)
  7. McKenna's Dream (p. 135-139)
  8. Fenian Ballad (p. 139-142)
  9. Green Woods of Trough (p. 142-144)
  10. Tydavnet Football Team (p. 145-146)
  11. Scairbh na gCaorach Fair (p. 146-147)
  12. Jack and the Wee Bottle (p. 148-150)
  13. Jack and the Beanstalk (p. 150-154)
  14. Boy and the Spoonful of Porridge (p. 154-155)
  15. Ashypelt (p. 155-158)
  16. Willie the Wisp (p. 158-160)
  17. Maid of Anketell Grove (p. 161-163)
  18. Shooting of McMahon (p. 163-164)
  19. Riddles (p. 165-181)
  20. Signs of the Weather (p. 182-186)
  21. Signs of Good Weather (p. 187-188)
  22. Signs of Frost, Storm, Wind and Thunder (p. 188-189)
  23. Funny Stories (p. 190-191)
  24. Funny Stories (p. 192)
  25. Funny Stories (p. 192-193)
  26. Funny Stories (p. 194)
  27. Funny Stories (p. 195)
  28. Funny Stories (p. 195-196)
  29. Funny Stories (p. 196-197)
  30. Funny Stories (p. 197)
  31. Funny Stories (p. 197-198)
  32. Funny Stories (p. 198-199)
  33. Funny Stories (p. 199)
  34. Funny Stories (p. 200)
  35. Hidden Treasure (p. 201)
  36. Local Heroes - Strong Men (p. 202)
  37. Local Heroes (p. 203)
  38. Hedge-Schools (p. 204-205)
  39. Hedge-Schools (p. 204-205)
  40. Old Crafts - Candle-Making (p. 206)
  41. Old Crafts - Nail-Making (p. 206-207)
  42. Old Crafts - Scutching (p. 208)
  43. Old Crafts - Spinning (p. 208)
  44. Old Crafts - Thatching (p. 209)
  45. Cures (p. 210-212)
  46. Toys and Games - Jack Stones (p. 213)
  47. Toys and Games - A Plug Gun (p. 213)
  48. Toys and Games - The Scotch Hop (p. 214)
  49. Toys and Games - Tops (p. 214)
  50. Toys and Games - A Buzz (p. 215)
  51. Toys and Games - A Catapult (p. 215)
  52. Lore of Certain Days (p. 216-217)
  53. Marriage Customs (p. 218-221)
  54. Fairy Forts (p. 222)
  55. Wake-Games - Bees (p. 223-225)
  56. Wake-Games - Putting Round the Plough (p. 223-225)
  57. Proverbs (p. 226-229)
  58. Games I Play (p. 230-235)
  59. Skipping Rhymes Used when Skipping (p. 235-259)
  60. Collection of Games - Wallflower (p. 237-238)
  61. Collection of Games - Farmer in the Dell (p. 238-241)
  62. Collection of Games - Here's an Old Widow (p. 241-242)
  63. Collection of Games - Rattlesnake (p. 243-244)
  64. Collection of Games - Draw, Draw, A Bucket of Water (p. 245-246)
  65. Collection of Games - Bear in the School (p. 246-247)
  66. Collection of Games - Chickens (p. 247-249)
  67. Collection of Games - Chickens (p. 247-249)
  68. Collection of Games - Cap Ball (p. 249-250)
  69. Collection of Games - Granny, Granny Gray (p. 250-252)
  70. Collection of Games - Marbles (p. 253-256)
  71. Strange Animals (p. 257-258)
  72. Collection of Games - Monkey (p. 259-260)
  73. Collection of Games - Frog in the Well and Can't Get Out (p. 260)
  74. Collection of Games - French Tig (p. 260)
  75. Collection of Games - Boxes (p. 261)
  76. Collection of Games - Blind-Man's-Buff (p. 261)
  77. Travellling Folk (p. 262-263)
  78. Food in Olden Times (p. 264-263)
  79. Festival Customs (p. 266)
  80. Festival Customs (p. 266)
  81. Festival Customs (p. 267)
  82. Bread (p. 268-269)
  83. Prayers (p. 270-273)
  84. Prayers (p. 274)
  85. Prayers (p. 274)
  86. Prayers (p. 275)
  87. My Home District (p. 276-277)
  88. Potato Crop (p. 278-281)
  89. Herbs (p. 282-283)
  90. Local Place Names (p. 284-285)
  91. Local Customs (p. 286)
  92. Superstitions (p. 287-290)
  93. Care of Our Farm Animals (p. 291-293)
  94. Care of the Feet (p. 294-295)
  95. Local Forge (p. 296-297)
  96. Clothes Made Locally (p. 298-299)
  97. Local Fairs (p. 300-301)
  98. Churning (p. 302-303)
  99. Irish Words Used in English (p. 304)

Resource description

Origin information
Edenmore, Co. Monaghan
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 960, p. 118-304)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Monaghan (County)
O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847   linked data (lcsh)
Fenians   linked data (lcsh)
Will-o'-the-wisp   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Nail craft   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Textile industry   linked data (lcsh)
Thatched roofs   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Wake services   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Food--Folklore
Bread--Folklore
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Edenmore An tÉadan Mór Edenmore Donagh Trough Monaghan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5162177
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0960/2

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:51621775>
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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