The Schools' Collection: County Donegal 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 Donegal schools.

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Munterneese


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Munterneese (school) (Munterneese, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher John J. Mac Hugh.

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Dubhais


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dubhais (school) (Dooish, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938.

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Árd Cróna


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Árd Cróna (school) (Annagary, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Éamonn Mac Suibhne.

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Rann na Feirsde


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rann na Feirsde (school) (Rinnafarset, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Baoighill.

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Rann na Feirsde


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rann na Feirsde (school) (Rinnafarset, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Domhnall Ó Baoighill.

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Cnoc na Naomh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cnoc na Naomh (school) (Crocknaneeve, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Mac Cnáimhsighe.

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Cnoc an Stolaire


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cnoc an Stolaire (school) (Knockastoller, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seosamh Ó Gallchobhair.

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Acres


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Acres (school) (Roshin Acres, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eilis Ní Dhomhnaill.

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Mín Bán


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Mín Bán (school) (Meenbane, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seosamh Mac Coluim.

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An Árd Leathan


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Árd Leathan (school) (Altlahan, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Mac Ailin.

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Béal Trágha


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Béal Trágha (school) (Carrowreagh or Craignacally, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Nic Lochlainn.

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Rosguill & Doe Branch I.N.T.O.


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rosguill & Doe Branch I.N.T.O. (school) (Rosguill, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher T. Mc Ginley.

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An Tulach Mór


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Tulach Mór (school) (Tully More, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Bhrisleáin.

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Drumfries


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Drumfries (school) (Drumfree, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. E. Ó Dubhthaigh.

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St Columba's, Buncrana


A collection of folklore and local history stories from St Columba's, Buncrana (school) (Buncrana, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eoghan Ua Gallchobhair.

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A collection of folklore and local history stories from The Castle (school) (Newtowncunningham, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher O. Bean Uí Dhuinn.

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St Egney's (C.), Buncrana


A collection of folklore and local history stories from St Egney's (C.), Buncrana (school) (Buncrana, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Ellen Daly.

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Caológa (2)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Caológa (2) (school) (Keeloges, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tadhg Ó Laoghaire.

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Stranorlar


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Stranorlar (school) (Stranorlar, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Mhic Giolla Chomhghaill.

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Cill Choinnigh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Choinnigh (school) (Kilkenny, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Mac Giolla Eoin.

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Gort an Choirce


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gort an Choirce (school) (Gortahork, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Mac Giolla Easbuic.

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Caiseal na gCorr


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Caiseal na gCorr (school) (Cashelnagor, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Donnchadh Mac Giolla Chearr.

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Carraig na Heorna (2)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Carraig na Heorna (2) (school) (Carricknahorna, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Nic Pháidín.

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