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Baile Caisleáin an Róistigh (B.)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Caisleáin an Róistigh (B.) (school) (Castletownroche, Co. Cork), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Luineacháin.

Original reference: 0372/1

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Cork schools

Stories

  1. St Patrick's Well - Castletownroche (p. 001)
  2. Wallstown Well - Castletownroche (p. 001-002)
  3. Killathy - Ballyhooly (p. 003-004)
  4. A variant of the story re the Grimes's the priest hunters is that the fool when returning after informing the priest of his danger, was met by the Grimes's who tied him on horseback, the horse galloped all the way to Fermoy, and reaching there fell dead. (p. 004-005)
  5. One day Finn Mac Cool and his men were hunting near a place called Conva - More Ballyhooly. (p. 007)
  6. St Patrick was travelling through the country, and one hot day feeling thirsty went into an ale house for a drink of ale or beer. (p. 007-008)
  7. The O' Keeffes were the ruling family here before the coming of the Norman. (p. 009)
  8. An old man James Regan who was chapel collector for some years here, and he who was born in 1829 (so he told me) gave me the information that he buried fourteen bodies of people (who died of famine fever) in Castletownroche graveyard in one day. (p. 009)
  9. "An Carragán" - ainm páirce ar fheirm Dhaithí Uí Ghormáin, baile an droichid, baile caisleáin an Róistigh. (p. 009)
  10. A fragment of poem made by Seán Ó Cunnagáin who lived near Castletownroche. (p. 010-011)
  11. Castletownroche (p. 012-013)
  12. When O' Sullivan Beare was retreating from Céim an Fhiadh to O' Rourke's territory in Brefni, he was attacked by the Barry's of Ballyvoneire and of Buttevant. These were called the Black Barrys. (p. 014)
  13. Ballygriffin Mansion - Killavullen (p. 015-018)
  14. In the parish of Castlemagner there lived a child who with other children attended the local schools. (p. 019)
  15. Annakissa and Castlekevin (p. 020)
  16. Monanimy Graveyard (p. 021)
  17. Monanimy Castle (p. 022)
  18. Garrison Rock (p. 023)
  19. The OCallaghans of Munster trace their descent through Ceallachan who is mentioned in the Four Masters as the son of Domhnall who died in 1044, who was son of Murcadh who who died in 1014, who was brother of Searbrathach, who was son of Donncadh, who was son of Ceallachan of Cashel who died in 954. (p. 025)
  20. Tadhg an Dúna (p. 025)
  21. Dromahane, Mallow - Holy Wells (p. 026)
  22. Customs still Surviving - Dromahane, Mallow (p. 027)
  23. Expressions still Surviving in English (p. 028)
  24. The famous rocks called Carrigcleena Rock is not far from Dromahane. (p. 029)
  25. Stories (p. 030)
  26. Fairy Hurlers (p. 031)
  27. Moving Churchyard (p. 032)
  28. Enchanted Hare (p. 033)
  29. Carraig Clíodhna (p. 034-035)
  30. Ór Curtha i bhFolach (p. 036)
  31. Scéal (p. 037-038)
  32. Newmans - Dromore, Mallow (p. 039)
  33. Mainistir Fhear Maí (p. 041-043)
  34. Castletownroche or Baile Chaisleáin an Róistigh (p. 045)
  35. Carrig (p. 046)
  36. Áit na Cise (p. 047-048)
  37. Dromana House, Cappoquin (p. 049)
  38. The road from the Blessed Well, Ballyhooly to Ballyhooly Bridge is supposed to be haunted, and many people are afraid to pass there at night. (p. 050)
  39. Sweet Liscarroll Town (p. 051-052)
  40. No 'meas' on it... (p. 053-054)
  41. There is a round patch in a field north of Liscarroll creamery. (p. 055)
  42. People came from neighbouring localities to eat Praiseach bhuidhe in a field adjoining the school. (p. 055)
  43. Local Estate - Purcell (Percipal)... (p. 055-056)
  44. Harstonge's Hill - Sunfort... (p. 056-057)
  45. "The Russian", The Conqueror", "The Gap", "The Masher", "The Man in the Gap", "The Comber", "The Blocker", The Captain. "Seáinín Airgid". The Governor. (p. 057)
  46. Bloodvein "Joyce". Coolbane "Singleton's Rock"... (p. 057-058)
  47. Clog-making. Nail making. (p. 059)
  48. Piggin = wood. Griddle - Iron. (p. 059)
  49. Huggáwrd (Achadh Árd). (p. 060)
  50. Cappagh na gCat - Poll na Faithche (Pollnafahee)... (p. 060)
  51. Sourens (Flummery) Oatmeal and water boiled. (p. 061)
  52. Easter Sunday (veal)... (p. 061)
  53. Wild Fire - cured by Brennas. (p. 061)
  54. Good houses open to beggars. (p. 062)
  55. Rev James Barry. P.P. (p. 062)
  56. James Corbett to 1911. (p. 062)
  57. Religious (p. 062-063)
  58. Herlehy 1758... (p. 064)
  59. Marriage. No marriage on Monday, Wednesday or Friday, or in May or Harvest. (p. 065)
  60. Corpse untouched for at least a quarter of an hour. (p. 065)
  61. Lios na nGearóid - 13 Fitzgeralds buried here. (p. 065)
  62. Well over 50 years ago. (p. 066)
  63. "Matches" generally confirmed to farming class. (p. 066)
  64. 43 years ago a man named Morrissey was working near a fort. (p. 067)
  65. Clenor - Crann na hOla (p. 069-071)
  66. Claonar nó Claonúir (p. 073)
  67. Lios an Airgid (p. 074)
  68. Caisleán Mhóin an Ime - Monanimy - Cill an Mhuilinn (p. 074)
  69. Seanbhóthar na Ráithe Móire (p. 075-076)
  70. Cam an Locha (p. 077)
  71. Teistiméireacht Eoghain Ruaidh (p. 078-079)
  72. Aogán Ó Rathaille agus an Sliogán (p. 081)
  73. Drúichtín (p. 082-083)
  74. Nós Eile (p. 084)
  75. Ag Aireachtaint Clog an Aifrinn duit (p. 085)
  76. Conas Láthair Tí do Thógaint (p. 085)
  77. Nós Eile (p. 086)
  78. Tigh Muintire (p. 086)
  79. Beannachadh a Bhíodh Acu (p. 087)
  80. Beannachadh an Dorais (p. 087)
  81. Sprideanna (p. 089)
  82. Crann Créabhnait (p. 090)
  83. Crann na hOla (p. 091)

Resource description

Origin information
Castletownroche, Co. Cork
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 372, p. 1a-91)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Cork (County)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Patrick, Saint, 373?-463?  
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Irish language--Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
diviners   linked data (afset)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Food--Folklore
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Erysipelas   linked data (lcsh)
Death--Folklore
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Rites and ceremonies   linked data (lcsh)
O'Neill, Owen Roe, 1590?-1649   linked data (viaf)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Verbal arts and literature   linked data (afset)
Dwellings--Folklore
School location
Castletownroche Baile Chaisleáin an Róistigh Castletownroche Castletownroche Fermoy Cork
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4921814
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0372/1

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:49218145>
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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