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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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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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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Lios Ciúin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Lios Ciúin (school) (Liscune Lower, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Micheál S. Mac Tighearnáin.

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Ballinafad


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballinafad (school) (Ballinafad, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Ruane.

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S.N Salruic


A collection of folklore and local history stories from S.N Salruic (school) (Salrock, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máiréad Ní Chuinn.

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Cloonkeen Kerrill


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cloonkeen Kerrill (school) (Clonkeenkerrill, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Theresa M. Hurley.

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Murvey


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Murvey (school) (Murvey, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bríd, Bean an Mhistéalaigh.

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An Garán


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Garán (school) (Garraun, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Breathnach.

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Killomoran


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killomoran (school) (Killomoran, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Delia Mc Kague.

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Tír na nEascrach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tír na nEascrach (school) (Tiranascragh, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eamonn Ó Coigligh.

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An Clochar, Uarán Mór


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Clochar, Uarán Mór (school) (Oranmore, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Ní Ghreallaigh.

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Corr an Droma


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Corr an Droma (school) (Corrandrum, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Breandán Ó Míodhcháin.

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Feilm


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Feilm (school) (Farm, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher T. Ó Domhnaill.

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Nead an Iolraigh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Nead an Iolraigh (school) (Cloonlooaun, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bríd Ní Chadhain.

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Killasolan


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killasolan (school) (Killosolan, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Josephine O' Beirne.

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Sonnach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Sonnach (school) (Sonnagh, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher James Grady.

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Clochar na Toirbhirte, Tuaim


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar na Toirbhirte, Tuaim (school) (Tuam, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSiúr M. Proinseas..

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Cill Mhic Dhuach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Mhic Dhuach (school) (Kilmacduagh, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Cathail.

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Eanach (An Mhainistir)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Eanach (An Mhainistir) (school) (Annagh, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An Br. Mac Ualgairg.

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Saighleán


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Saighleán (school) (Sylaun, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádhraic Puirséal.

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Doireadh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Doireadh (school) (Derroogh South, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Heidhin.

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Naomh Seosamh, Gaillimh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Naomh Seosamh, Gaillimh (school) (Cappagh, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Mac an Ghoill.

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Ceathramhadh Garbh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ceathramhadh Garbh (school) (Carrowgarriff, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Shionnacháin.

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