Alt an Chuilinn

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Alt an Chuilinn (school) (Altachullion, Co. Cavan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Brigid Martin.

Original reference: 0966/1

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Cavan schools

Stories

  1. Local Sayings with Regard to the Weather (p. 001-003)
  2. Famous Persons of the District - Weight-Carriers (p. 004-005)
  3. Famous Persons of the District - Walkers (p. 006)
  4. Famous Persons of the District - Dancers and Singers (p. 007)
  5. Old Schools (p. 008)
  6. Famine (p. 009-117)
  7. Local Industries (p. 010-011)
  8. Marriage Customs (p. 012-013)
  9. First Cart (p. 014-016)
  10. Story of Sliabh an Iarainn (p. 016-017)
  11. Cures (p. 018-023)
  12. Local Beliefs (p. 024-027)
  13. Beliefs Concerning Butter and Churning (p. 028-029)
  14. Local Place Names (p. 030-033)
  15. Wild Birds (p. 034-035)
  16. Stories (p. 036-038)
  17. Stories (p. 038-039)
  18. Stories (p. 040-041)
  19. Stories (p. 041-043)
  20. Stories (p. 044-045)
  21. Stories (p. 046-048)
  22. Bird-Lore (p. 049-052)
  23. Homemade Toys (p. 053-054)
  24. Lucky Days (p. 055-056)
  25. Fairy Forts (p. 057-059)
  26. Stray Sod (p. 060-064)
  27. Fairies (p. 065)
  28. Travellers (p. 066-067)
  29. Home District (p. 068-071)
  30. Local Roads (p. 072-076)
  31. The Potato Crop (p. 077-082)
  32. Proverbs (p. 083-094)
  33. Herbs (p. 095-098)
  34. Farm Animals (p. 099-104)
  35. Churning (p. 105-108)
  36. Care of the Feet (p. 109-111)
  37. Local Forge (p. 112-115)
  38. Food (p. 118-120)
  39. Local Fairs (p. 121-122)
  40. Landlord (p. 123-125)
  41. Bread (p. 126-129)
  42. Buying and Selling (p. 130-132)
  43. Historical Tradition (p. 133-135)
  44. Old Story (p. 136-137)
  45. Emblems and Objects of Value (p. 138-140)
  46. Houses (p. 013-143)
  47. Football and Hurling (p. 144-145)
  48. Games (p. 146-147)
  49. Clothes (p. 148-150)
  50. Song - Pat Tom's Ditch (p. 151-153)
  51. Old Graveyards (p. 154-156)
  52. Fairies and Gold (p. 157-160)
  53. Strange Animals (p. 161)
  54. Religious Stories (p. 162)
  55. Religious Stories (p. 163)
  56. Religious Stories (p. 163)
  57. Festival Customs (p. 164-165)

Resource description

Origin information
Altachullion, Co. Cavan
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 966, p. 1A-168)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Cavan (County)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Birds--Folklore
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Geographical myths   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Food--Folklore
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Animals, Mythical   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Jesus Christ--Family
School location
Altachullion Alt an Chuilinn Altachullion Templeport Tullyhaw Cavan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5044795
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0966/1

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Cavan 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:50447955>
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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