Loch Measca


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Loch Measca (school) (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean an Bhrúnaigh.

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Paidreacha


Story collected by Séamus Mac an Bheatha, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from 2 informants.

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Cros Bhríde


Story collected by Treasa de Búrca, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Bríghid Bean Mhic An Bháird.

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An tIasc Mór


Story collected by Mícheál Ó Cillín, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Seán Ó Murchadha.

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Gráinne Mhaol


Story collected by Máire C. Ní Chathasaigh, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Máirtín Ó Branagáin.

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Ainmneacha Áiteann


Story collected by Áine de Brún, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Máirtín Ó Brannagáin.

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Rann leis an Leanbh nuair a Bhíonn sé Crosta


Story collected by Máire Cháit Ní Chathasaigh, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Seán Ó Murchadha.

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Marriage - Lucky and Unlucky Days


Story collected by Peggy Lynagh, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Mrs B Ward.

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Seanfhoirgnithe


Story collected by Áine de Brún, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Máirtín Ó Brannagáin.

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Policemen


Story collected by Joan Daly, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Patrick S. Daly.

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Scéal Áitiúil


Story collected by Máire C. Ní Chathasaigh, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Bríghid Bean Mhic an Bháird.

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Wakes and Funerals


Story collected by Peggy Lynagh, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Mrs Morrin.

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Paidir - Sa Leaba


Story collected by Peig Ní Laighnighe, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Tomás Ó Laighnighe.

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Scéal


Story collected by Treasa de Búrca, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Peig de Búrca.

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An Ancient Spot


Story collected by Joan Daly, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Thomas Lynagh.

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An tIasc Mór


Story collected by Máire C. Ní Chathasaigh, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Bríghid Bean Mhic an Bháird.

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Scéal - Roinnt


Story collected by Peig Ní Laighnighe, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Seán Ó Murchadha.

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Ballinchalla


Story collected by Annie Browne, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Katie Browne.

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Cows


Story collected by a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) (no informant identified).

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Miana


Story collected by Áine de Brún, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Máirtín Ó Branagáin.

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Paidir - Ag Coigilt na Tine


Story collected by Peig Ní Laighnighe, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Tomás Ó Laighnighe.

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The Well of the Trout


Story collected by Thomas Lynagh, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Tommy Lynagh.

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An Bhean Sí


Story collected by Joan Daly, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant James Burke.

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The Fairy Fort of Tonaleeaun


Story collected by Katie Holleran, a student at Loch Measca school (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo) from informant Mrs K. Monahan.

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