Clochar

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar (school) (Clogher, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Gealbháin.

Original reference: 0095/1

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Mayo schools

Stories

  1. Séaghan na Sagart (p. 1-9)
  2. How Cloonboorka Got Its Name (p. 10-11)
  3. Castle Bourke (p. 12-14)
  4. Castlebourke (p. 15-19)
  5. Moorehall (p. 20-22)
  6. Dunamona Castle (p. 23-25)
  7. Geata na gCorp (p. 26-27)
  8. Ballintubber Abbey (p. 28-36)
  9. Ballintubber Abbey (p. 37-39)
  10. Cloch na h-Altóra (p. 40-42)
  11. Tobairín Mac Cuaich/Mac Duaigh/Mic Duaigh (p. 43-45)
  12. Killeen (p. 46-47)
  13. Marked Stones (p. 48-51)
  14. Without title (p. 52-59)
  15. Rainys - Travelling Musicians (p. 60-61)
  16. Cures - Measuring the Head (p. 62-63)
  17. Cures - Sprain Thread (p. 63-64)
  18. Cures - Cléithín (p. 64-65)
  19. Cures - Meacan an Chompair (p. 66)
  20. Cures - Buachaill an Tí (p. 66)
  21. Cures - Fox's Tongue (p. 66)
  22. Cures - Eel's Skin (p. 66)
  23. Cures - A Seventh Son (p. 66)
  24. Ghosts (p. 67)
  25. When I came to Clogher I took lodgings in the village of Knockboy with Mr Durkan. (p. 67-71)
  26. Lonesome Places (p. 72)
  27. Gallows Hill (p. 73)
  28. Doonamoona Fair (p. 74-78)
  29. Belcarra Fairs (p. 79)
  30. St Stephen's Day (p. 80-82)
  31. Without title (p. 82-83)
  32. Without title (p. 83)
  33. 60 Years Ago (p. 84-88)
  34. Field Names - Ballydavock Village (p. 89-91)
  35. Field Names (p. 92-93)
  36. Field Names (p. 94-95)
  37. Field Names (p. 96-97)
  38. Field Names - Newtown Village (p. 98-99)
  39. Dunamona - Dún na Móna (p. 100-101)
  40. Trades (p. 102-103)
  41. Smiths and Forges (p. 104-107)
  42. Trades - Tailors (p. 108-109)
  43. Spinning (p. 110-111)
  44. Weaving (p. 111-115)
  45. Protestant Colony in Belcarra (p. 116-120)
  46. Fenians (p. 121-127)
  47. Tithe War (p. 128)
  48. Land League (p. 128-130)
  49. Dances (p. 130-133)
  50. Commons (p. 134)
  51. Old Coach Road (p. 135)
  52. Townlands that have Changed Their Names (p. 136-139)
  53. Stories (p. 140-142)
  54. Priest's Curse (p. 143-144)
  55. Curious Nicknames (p. 145)
  56. Curses (p. 146)
  57. Turning the Anvil (p. 146-147)
  58. Druid Stones at Emloch (p. 147-148)
  59. The 14th of August this year (1938) was as fine a day as ever came ... (p. 148-150)
  60. Cures (p. 150-152)
  61. A few years ago Dr- of L- fell sick suffering from Erysipelas. (p. 152-154)
  62. Old Things Found (p. 155-156)
  63. Clogher school was opened for the first time in 1854. (p. 156-157)
  64. Old Beliefs (p. 157-162)
  65. Old Things (p. 163-165)
  66. Dog's Ghost (p. 166-167)

Resource description

Origin information
Clogher, Co. Mayo
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 95, p. 1a-168)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Mayo (County)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Sprains   linked data (lcsh)
Sternum--Abnormalities
Thorns   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Saint Stephen's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Textile industry   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Fenians   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Names, Personal--Folklore
Curses   linked data (afset)
Erysipelas   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Clogher An Clochar Clogher Burriscarra Carra Mayo
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4427832
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0095/1

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Mayo 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:44278325>
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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