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Kilmorgan

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Kilmorgan (school) (Kilmorgan, Co. Sligo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Kathleen M. Doyle.

Original reference: 0183/3

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Sligo schools

Stories

  1. Old Cures (p. 260-261)
  2. Old Cures (p. 262)
  3. Old Cures (p. 262-263)
  4. Old Cures (p. 264)
  5. Old Cures (p. 264-265)
  6. Old Cures (p. 265-266)
  7. Old Cures (p. 266-267)
  8. Old Stories (p. 268-269)
  9. In the times before the Famine the people ate only oatmeal, potatoes and milk. (p. 270-271)
  10. About seventy years ago the people of this neighbourhood never used flour or tea. (p. 271-273)
  11. Old Graveyards (p. 274-275)
  12. Old Graveyards (p. 276-278)
  13. Collection of Prayers (p. 279-280)
  14. There is an old fort on the land of Bernard Brady Cloonlurg. (p. 281)
  15. Old Cures (p. 282-283)
  16. Old Cures (p. 284)
  17. Old Song - At the Foot of Knocknarea (p. 284-285)
  18. Local Place Names (p. 286-288)
  19. Pot of Gold (p. 289)
  20. Local Place Names (p. 289)
  21. Local Place Names (p. 290)
  22. Folklore (p. 291)
  23. Food in the Olden Times (p. 292-295)
  24. Old Song (p. 295-297)
  25. Riddles (p. 297-299)
  26. Tale of a Rat Charmer (p. 300)
  27. Tale of the Evil Eye (p. 300-301)
  28. Old Irish Tale (p. 302-304)
  29. Riddles (p. 305)
  30. Story (p. 305-306)
  31. The churning is done by hand and the churn dash is moved upwards and downwards. (p. 307)
  32. Old School (p. 308)
  33. Local Poet (p. 309-310)
  34. Famine Times (p. 310-312)
  35. My Home District (p. 312-314)
  36. Local Forge (p. 314-315)
  37. Landlord (p. 315-316)
  38. Local Ruins (p. 317)
  39. Emblems and Objects of Value (p. 317-319)
  40. Bread (p. 319-321)
  41. Buying and Selling (p. 321-322)
  42. Local Fairs (p. 322-324)
  43. Local Tailor (p. 324-325)
  44. Care of the Feet (p. 326-327)
  45. Potato Crop (p. 327-328)
  46. Herbs (p. 329-330)
  47. Poetry (p. 330-331)
  48. Travelling Folk (p. 331-333)
  49. Local Roads (p. 334)

Resource description

Origin information
Kilmorgan, Co. Sligo
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 183, p. 259-334)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Sligo
Veterinary therapeutics   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Animals--Folklore
Evil eye   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Kilmorgan Cill Mhurchon Kilmorgan Kilmorgan Corran Sligo
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4701745
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0183/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Sligo 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:47017455>
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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