Hangman's Tree

Abstract: Story collected by a student at Clonmellon (B.) school (Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Leavy.

Original reference: 0725/1/21

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The Hangman's Tree [duchas:4980154]

There is an ancient tree known by that name. It is situated on the roadside between Ballinlough Crossroads and the Gate Lodge. It is believed in Cromwell's time priests were hung on the tree. The local people fear to pass it at night (Mrs Leavy Kilrush - 50 s)


An ointment for "Scabs" used be made from daisy-roots; another ointment for yellow jaundice  was made from primroses. ( Fuair Liam Ó Miodhcháin, (12) an píosa seo ó n-a aíntín Mrs Bennett, Kilrush -70-)

Origin information
Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
p. 015
Volume 0725
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Droighneáin.
Languages
English  
Genre
Folktale
Subject
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Roads--Bóithre
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Penal times--Aimsir na bpéindlíthe
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Folk medicine--Leigheas dúchasach
   linked data (viaf)
Cromwell--Cromail
School location
ClonmellonRáistínClonmellonKilluaDelvinWestmeath
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5116075
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0725/1/21

Suggested credit
"The Hangman's Tree"in "The Schools' Manuscript Collection," held by University College Dublin, National Folklore Collection UCD. © University College Dublin. Digital content by: Glenbeigh Records Management, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5116075>
Note
Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Droighneáin.
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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