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Tunnyfoyle

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tunnyfoyle (school) (Tonyfoyle, Co. Cavan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Mhic Thréinfhir.

Original reference: 1016/3

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Cavan schools

  1. Funny Story (p. 149-154)
  2. Riddles (p. 154-156)
  3. Riddles (p. 157-158)
  4. Bird-Lore (p. 158-160)
  5. Lore Days (p. 161)
  6. Travelling Folk (p. 162)
  7. Fairy Forts (p. 163)
  8. Old Saying (p. 163)
  9. Local Poets (p. 164)
  10. Old Sayings (p. 164)
  11. Famine Times (p. 165)
  12. Our Games (p. 166-167)
  13. Local Roads (p. 168)
  14. Rhymes (p. 168)
  15. Old Sayings (p. 168)
  16. Riddles (p. 169-170)
  17. Riddles (p. 171-172)
  18. Christmas Customs (p. 173)
  19. Tongue Twister (p. 173)
  20. Riddles (p. 174)
  21. St Stephen's Day Customs (p. 175)
  22. Proverbs (p. 176-177)
  23. Riddles (p. 178)
  24. Old Crafts (p. 178)
  25. Herbs (p. 179)
  26. Feasts Days (p. 180)
  27. Farm Animals (p. 181)
  28. Old Story (p. 182-186)
  29. Riddles (p. 187)
  30. Story (p. 188)
  31. Halloween Customs (p. 189)
  32. Weather-Lore (p. 190)
  33. Local Happenings (p. 191)
  34. Proverbs (p. 191)
  35. Funny Story (p. 192-194)
  36. Halloween Customs (p. 195-196)
  37. Weather-Lore (p. 197-198)
  38. Old Crafts (p. 199-201)
  39. Old Schools (p. 202)
  40. Penal Times (p. 203)
  41. Riddle (p. 203)
  42. Rhymes (p. 204-207)
  43. Rhymes (p. 208-209)
  44. Pisreogaí - Pishthrogs (p. 210-212)
  45. Old Houses (p. 213)
  46. Bread in Olden Times (p. 214)
  47. Buying and Selling (p. 215)
  48. When Dancing - (p. 216-217)
  49. Games (p. 218)
  50. Old Prayers (p. 219-220)
  51. Funny Story (p. 221-222)
  52. Pistreogs (p. 222-223)
  53. Rhymes (p. 223-225)
  54. Tongue Twister (p. 225-226)
  55. Riddle (p. 226)
  56. My Townland (p. 227)
  57. Local Saints (p. 228)
  58. Forts (p. 229)
  59. Christmas (p. 230-231)
  60. Local Fairs (p. 231-232)
  61. Rhyme (p. 232)
  62. Pisterógs (p. 233)
  63. Rhymes (p. 233)
  64. Lough Acurry (p. 234)
  65. Riddles (p. 235-236)
  66. Severe Weather (p. 237)
  67. Old Schools (p. 238)
  68. Rhyme (p. 238)
  69. Local Place Names (p. 239)
  70. Rhyme (p. 239)
  71. Local Cures (p. 240)
  72. Local Heroes (p. 241)
  73. Rhyme (p. 241)
  74. Stories of the Holy Family (p. 242)
  75. Christmas and St Stephens Day Customs (p. 243)
  76. My Homeland (p. 244)
  77. Riddle (p. 244)
  78. Emblems and Objects of Value (p. 245-246)
  79. Old Irish Words (p. 247)
  80. Pistreogs (p. 248)
  81. Puzzle (p. 248)
  82. Rhymes (p. 249)
  83. Bird-Lore (p. 250)
  84. Homemade Toys (p. 251)
  85. My Townland (p. 252)
  86. Riddles (p. 253)
  87. Care of the Feet (p. 254)
  88. Rhyme (p. 254)
  89. My Townland (p. 255)
  90. Local Marriage Customs (p. 256)
  91. Old Story (p. 257-258)
  92. Potato Crop (p. 259-262)
  93. Strange Animals (p. 263-264)
  94. Holy Well (p. 265)
  95. Puzzle (p. 265)
  96. Old Sayings (p. 266)
  97. Riddle (p. 266)
  98. Local Place Names (p. 267)
  99. Rhyme (p. 267)
  100. Terms of Endearment (p. 267)
  101. Old Irish Words (p. 268)
  102. Rhyme (p. 268)
  103. Games (p. 269-270)
  104. Pisreogs (p. 271-272)
  105. Games (p. 273-276)
  106. Churning (p. 277-278)
  107. Rhymes (p. 279-281)
  108. Weeds (p. 282-283)
  109. My Townland (p. 284)
  110. Fairy Forts (p. 285)
  111. Rhyme (p. 285)
  112. Local Customs (p. 286)
  113. Game - Hittle Hottle (p. 287)
  114. Story of a Giant (p. 288-290)
  115. Games I Play (p. 291-292)
  116. Rhymes (p. 292-293)
  117. Song (p. 294-295)
  118. Funny Story (p. 296-297)
  119. Riddles (p. 297-299)
  120. Story (p. 300-301)
  121. Story (p. 301-302)
  122. Enchanted Shoemaker (p. 302-303)
  123. Rhyme (p. 304)
  124. Story (p. 304-305)
  125. Fairy Folk (p. 305-306)
Origin information
Tonyfoyle, Co. Cavan
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 1016, p. 148-306)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Cavan (County)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Verbal arts and literature   linked data (afset)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Christmas   linked data (lcsh)
Saint Stephen's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Halloween   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Poverty--Ireland
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Bread--Folklore
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Religion   linked data (lcsh)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
School location
TonyfoyleTonyfoyleKnockbrideClankeeCavan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5170144
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 1016/3

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:51701445>
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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