They used to twist méaróga or grass roped out of finawn or tough mountain grass.


Story collected by a student at Doirín na nDamh school (Derreenneanav, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).

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Story of Bayswell


Story collected by M. Grady, a student at Crosspatrick, Johnstown school (Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny) from informant M. Grady.

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Long ago there used to be a pattern in Cork on Michaelmas Day.


Story collected by M. Grady, a student at Crosspatrick, Johnstown school (Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny) from informant M. Dwyer.

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Bruíon


Story collected by Cáit Ní Mhurchadha, a student at Baile an Tighearna (Ballyhearnay) school (Ballyhearny West, Co. Kerry) from informant Pádraig Ó Loingsigh.

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Tír na Sligeach (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tír na Sligeach (C.) (school) (Tirnasligo, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Miss M. Mc Daid.

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Naomh Ceitheach, Runnamoat, Ballymacdurley


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Naomh Ceitheach, Runnamoat, Ballymacdurley (school) (Runnamoat, Co. Roscommon), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Gráinne, Bean Uí Neachtain.

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Forts


Story collected by James Kearney, a student at Cill Mháille (B.), Inis school (Kilmaley, Co. Clare) (no informant identified).

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Scoil na mBráthar, Roscomáin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil na mBráthar, Roscomáin (school) (Roscommon, Co. Roscommon), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An Br Ó Cinnéide.

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No farmer will sow...


Story collected by James Kearny, a student at Cill Mháille (B.), Inis school (Kilmaley, Co. Clare) (no informant identified).

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Famine Times


Story collected by Mary Sweeney, a student at Caroreigh school (Carrowreagh, Co. Wexford) from informant James Lawler.

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The Famine Days


Story collected by Tessie Mc Loughlin, a student at Kilmore school (Kilmore, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mrs Mc Loughlin.

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Bennettsbridge


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

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Folklore


Story collected by John Murphy, a student at Árd na Glaise (M.), Mainistir na Féile school (Ballaghbehy North, Co. Limerick) from informant Mrs J. Murphy.

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Stories - The Queen's Meadow


Story collected by Caitlín Nic Uilleagóid, a student at Foynes (C.) school (Foynes, Co. Limerick) from informant Mr A. Tailor.

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Bruíon


Story collected by Eibhlín Ní Dhonnchadha, a student at Baile an Tighearna (Ballyhearnay) school (Ballyhearny West, Co. Kerry) from informant Pádraig Ó Donnchadha.

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Baile an Chlochair, Lic Snámha


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile an Chlochair, Lic Snámha (school) (Ballincloher, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Laochdha.

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The Kyle Chair


Story collected by a student at Borris-in-Ossory (Convent) school (Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois) from informant James Kelly.

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Moyne (C.)


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

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Famine Times


Story collected by Thomas Burke, a student at Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler school (Towlerton, Co. Laois) from informant Willie Brennan.

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Clochar na Trócaire, Longphort


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar na Trócaire, Longphort (school) (Longford, Co. Longford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sr M. Aloysius.

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Mercy Convent, Longford


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Mercy Convent, Longford (school) (Longford, Co. Longford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sr Clement.

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There is a field about two hundred yards from Ballyshannon.


Story collected by P. B. Flanagan, a student at Seosamh Naomhtha school (Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal) from informant Bob Carson.

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Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (school) (Towlerton, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher L. Ó Broin.

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Castletown, Mountrath


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Castletown, Mountrath (school) (Castletown, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhearnáin.

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