The Schools' Collection: County Galway schools


Bailiúchán na Scol, or The Schools’ Collection, is the result of a scheme initiated by the Irish Folklore Commission in collaboration with the Department of Education and the Irish National Teachers' Organisation. The scheme encouraged primary school children in the Irish Free State to collect and document folklore and local history. This collection contains chapters of material collected by County Galway schools.

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Clochar na Trócaire, Cinn Mhara


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar na Trócaire, Cinn Mhara (school) (Kinvarra, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Siúracha na Trócaire.

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Doire Gualann


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Doire Gualann (school) (Derrygoolin North, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seosamh Ó Tórpaigh.

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Luachra


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Luachra (school) (Lisduff, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eamonn Mac Giolla Choinnigh.

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Oileán Iarthach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Oileán Iarthach (school) (Illauneeragh West, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Ceallaigh.

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Baile Nua


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Nua (school) (Newtown, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Micheál Ua h Uigín.

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Ros Muc


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ros Muc (school) (Rosmuck, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Stiofán Ó hOisín.

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An Clochar i gCárna


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Clochar i gCárna (school) (Carna, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Siúracha na Trócaire.

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Garbh Fhearáin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Garbh Fhearáin (school) (Garrafrauns, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Nóra, Bean Uí Choinnigh.

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Árd Mhór


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Árd Mhór (school) (Ardmore, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádhraic Ó Gleasáin.

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Mionloch (C)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Mionloch (C) (school) (Menlough, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Oisín.

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An Léim


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Léim (school) (Leam East, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Dubhda.

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Tobar Pheadair


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tobar Pheadair (school) (Peterswell, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P.S. Ó Muireadhaigh.

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An Faithche


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Faithche (school) (Fahy, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Nóra Nic Ghabhann.

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Leithrinn


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Leithrinn (school) (Lerhin, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Labhradha.

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Scoil Mhic Dara Naofa, An Cheathrú Rua (Cailíní)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil Mhic Dara Naofa, An Cheathrú Rua (Cailíní) (school) (Carrowroe, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher N., Bean Uí Cholchúin.

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Cathair Loisgreáin (C)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cathair Loisgreáin (C) (school) (Caherlustraun, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Nic Aodha.

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Beárna Dhearg (C )


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Beárna Dhearg (C ) (school) (Barnaderg, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Shúilleabháin.

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Naomh Seosamh, Baile an Ruadháin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Naomh Seosamh, Baile an Ruadháin (school) (Ballinrooaun, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Nora Lally.

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Baile Nua (C)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Nua (C) (school) (Newtown, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Mhic Conchoille.

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An Clochar, B'l'Áthan Ríogh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Clochar, B'l'Áthan Ríogh (school) (Athenry, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSr. M. Treasa Ní Bhriain.

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Liatra


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Liatra (school) (Lettera, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Mac Sheoin.

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Baile Rua (Buachaillí)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Rua (Buachaillí) (school) (Ballyroe, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Mac Crosáin.

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Naomh Seosamh (Buachaillí) Gleann na Madadh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Naomh Seosamh (Buachaillí) Gleann na Madadh (school) (Glennamaddy, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Deagha.

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