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Christian Brothers, Athlone

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Christian Brothers, Athlone (school) (Athlone, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Brother Meskill.

Original reference: 0749/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Westmeath schools

Stories

  1. Three-Legged Horse (p. 201)
  2. Kilgeever Well (p. 202)
  3. Legend of Lough Ree (p. 203)
  4. Friar Bland (p. 204)
  5. Abbey (p. 205-206)
  6. Ginkell's House (p. 207)
  7. Saint Manchan's Well (p. 208-209)
  8. Johnson's Pool (p. 210-211)
  9. Pot of Gold (p. 212)
  10. Paul Alley's Tree (p. 213)
  11. Sweep Road (p. 214)
  12. Nally's Forts (p. 214-215)
  13. Saint Peter's School (p. 216)
  14. Sweeny's Hill (p. 217)
  15. Hudson's Bay Tower - The Obelisk (p. 218-219)
  16. Firbolg's House (p. 220-221)
  17. Anchor Bower Road (p. 222)
  18. How Athlone Got Its Name (p. 223)
  19. Áth Luain - The Ford of the Thigh (p. 224)
  20. Áth Luain (p. 225)
  21. Saint Patrick (p. 226)
  22. Tobber Patrick (p. 226-227)
  23. Doon Castle (p. 228)
  24. Church Hill (p. 229)
  25. Beetle, the Dhardheel and the Prumpolaun (p. 230-234)
  26. Saint Patrick (p. 235)
  27. Saint Brigid's Well (p. 236)
  28. Hunchback (p. 237)
  29. Priest Proved It Well (p. 238-240)
  30. Paul Alley (p. 241)
  31. Athlone (p. 242)
  32. Haunted Castle (p. 243-244)
  33. Forts (p. 245-247)
  34. Some Historical Notes on Athlone and the Castle (p. 248-250)
  35. How Sergeant Custume Defended the Bridge of Athlone (p. 250-251)
  36. Retreat across the Bridge of Athlone - 19th July 1691 (p. 251-252)
  37. Sergeant Custume's Heroic Sacrifice (p. 252-253)
  38. (The following extracts taken from "Lewis's Topographical Dictionary of Ireland" may prove interesting in connection with the articles now appearing on "Athlone and its Surroundings.")... (p. 254)
  39. Disastrous Explosion (p. 254)
  40. Oldest of Works (p. 255)
  41. South Side (p. 255)
  42. "The manufacture of felt hats was formerly carried on in Athlone to a great extent... (p. 256)
  43. Corporation Charters (p. 256)
  44. Limits of Borough (p. 257)
  45. Glebe House (p. 257)
  46. Glories of Famed Clonmacnoise - Teacher of Highest Learning for 600 Years (p. 258)
  47. Height of Its Fame (p. 258)
  48. Glories of Famed Clonmacnoise - Its Influence at Home and Abroad - The Ruins Described (p. 259)
  49. St. Ciaran only lived some months after the erection of his monastery, the foundation pole of which was placed by himself and Siarmuid, the exiled prince... (p. 259)
  50. Clonmacnoise was at once a seat of learning, a School of Art and a University... (p. 260)
  51. The existing ruins of Clonmacnoise, though sadly dilapidated, are of interest in so far as they indicate the character and generosity, as well as the names of their erectors, as also the standard of perfection to which Irish art and architecture had attained... (p. 260)
  52. Nunnery (p. 261)

Resource description

Origin information
Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 749, p. 200-262)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Westmeath
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Death--Folklore
Dwellings--Folklore
Treasure troves--Folklore
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Patrick, Saint, 373?-463?  
Brigands and robbers   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Poverty--Ireland
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Athlone Baile Átha Luain Athlone St. Mary's Brawny Westmeath
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5009134
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0749/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Westmeath 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:50091345>
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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