The Schools' Collection: County Kerry 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 Kerry schools.

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Doirín Darach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Doirín Darach (school) (Derreendarragh, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Chathbhuaidh.

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Naomh Breandán (B.), Blennerville


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Naomh Breandán (B.), Blennerville (school) (Blennerville, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Ml. Ó Scannaill.

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Tuairín Chathail (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tuairín Chathail (C.) (school) (Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Síghle Ní Shíothcháin.

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Kilflynn, Lic Snámha


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Kilflynn, Lic Snámha (school) (Kilflyn, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Ó Hallmhúráin.

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Ráth na Loch (C.), Fearann Fuar


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ráth na Loch (C.), Fearann Fuar (school) (Ranalough, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Aodhgáin.

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Gleanntán, Scairteach an Ghleanna


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gleanntán, Scairteach an Ghleanna (school) (Cordal East, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Muiris Breathnach.

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Gníomh go Leith (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gníomh go Leith (B.) (school) (Gneevgullia, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Cormac Ó Laoghaire.

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Na Corráin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Na Corráin (school) (Currans, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Cormac Ó Muircheartaigh.

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Waterville (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Waterville (C.) (school) (Waterville, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Helen O' Sullivan.

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Drom an Tacair


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Drom an Tacair (school) (Dromthacker, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Siobhán, Bean Mhic Talbóid.

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Baile Mhic Ealgóid


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Mhic Ealgóid (school) (Ballymacelligott, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Siobhán Ní Riada.

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Cathair Dómhnall


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cathair Dómhnall (school) (Caherdaniel, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Séaghdha.

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Baile Ruadh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Ruadh (school) (Ballyroe, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Héaluithe.

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Cnoc Breac


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cnoc Breac (school) (Knockbrack, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Conchubhair.

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An Clochar, Cathair Saidhbhín


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Clochar, Cathair Saidhbhín (school) (Cahersiveen, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSr. M. de Lourdes Stac.

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Mainistir Ó dTórna


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Mainistir Ó dTórna (school) (Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Ó Ríoghbhardáin.

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Bouleenshere (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Bouleenshere (C.) (school) (Booleenshare, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mary A. Walsh.

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Braighde


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Braighde (school) (Bridia, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire C. Ní Chonchobhair.

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Siolbhrain (Shelbourne)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Siolbhrain (Shelbourne) (school) (Gortrooskagh, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Síghle, Bean Uí Thuama.

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Gleann Beithe


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gleann Beithe (school) (Glenbeigh, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Nóra, Bean Uí Fhoghludha.

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Leitir


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Leitir (school) (Letter East, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Mac Eóin.

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Cill Mhic an Domhnaigh, An Daingean


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Mhic an Domhnaigh, An Daingean (school) (Kilvickadownig, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Ó Séaghdha.

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Dubh-Áth (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dubh-Áth (B.) (school) (Duagh, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Conchobhair.

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