West Waterford Branch I.N.T.O


A collection of folklore and local history stories from West Waterford Branch I.N.T.O (school) (Coshmore and Coshbride, Co. Waterford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher James Cashman.

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The First Men in the Gleann, Dromore West


Story collected by Seosamh Ó Catháin, a student at Druim Mór school (Dromore, Co. Sligo) from informant Mike Tiernan.

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In a townland to the west of Leamlara called Ballybronagh...


Story collected by J.C. Neville, a student at Léim Lárach, Carraig Thuathail school (Leamlara, Co. Cork) (no informant identified).

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General Notes on the Local History of West Cork


Story collected by a student at Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Ó gCairbre school (Ross Carbery, Co. Cork) (no informant identified).

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Folklore


Story collected by Annie Dowling, a student at Ballyshannon, Kilcullen school (Ballyshannon, Co. Kildare) from 2 informants.

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Fairies


Story collected by James Mac Loughlin, a student at Monasterevin (Christian Bros.) school (Monasterevin, Co. Kildare) (no informant identified).

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The Dead Coach


Story collected by Margaret Butler, a student at Mercy Convent, Monasterevan school (Monasterevin, Co. Kildare) from informant Mrs Whelan.

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"Fairyland" - applied to a townland near Carrigafooka Bridge, 3 miles west of Macroom.


Story collected by a student at Maghcromtha (B.) school (Macroom, Co. Cork) (no informant identified).

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The New House


Story collected by Christina Moloney, a student at Mercy Convent, Monasterevan school (Monasterevin, Co. Kildare) from informant Mrs Moloney.

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The Dead Man


Story collected by a student at Mercy Convent, Monasterevan school (Monasterevin, Co. Kildare) (no informant identified).

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A Ghost Story


Story collected by Mary Manley, a student at Mercy Convent, Monasterevan school (Monasterevin, Co. Kildare) from informant Mrs O' Reilly.

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Monasterevin (Christian Bros.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Monasterevin (Christian Bros.) (school) (Monasterevin, Co. Kildare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Mac Brádaigh.

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Ballyshannon, Kilcullen


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballyshannon, Kilcullen (school) (Ballyshannon, Co. Kildare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Margaret Dowling.

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William Carber of West Cork told me that he was one evening walking around the kitchen at home...


Story collected by a student at Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala school (Anglesborough, Co. Limerick) from informant William Carber.

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Baronstown which is situated about half mile from Ballynacargy in Co. West Meath is the largest estate in the district.


Story collected by Millie Cashin, a student at Clochar na Trócaire, An Uaimh school (Navan, Co. Meath) from informant Michael Drew.

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A Hidden Treasure


Story collected by Mary Dunne, a student at Ballyshannon, Kilcullen school (Ballyshannon, Co. Kildare) from informant Mr Dunne.

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Kildangan (C.)


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

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Mercy Convent, Monasterevan


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

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A Holy Well


Story collected by Mary Dunne, a student at Ballyshannon, Kilcullen school (Ballyshannon, Co. Kildare) from informant Mr Dunne.

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During the years of the Famine large numbers of people left their homes in West Kerry to earn a living in the other counties of Ireland.


Story collected by Daniel O' Sullivan, a student at Derryquay, Tráighlí school (Derryquay, Co. Kerry) from informant Martin Sayers.

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Con Kelly of Lohart was a policeman and stationed at New Castle West and the sprid of bearna was their sprid.


Story collected by Síghle Ó Súilleabháin, a student at Landsdowne (Cuar na gCoileach) school (Coornagillagh, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).

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On the south-west side of Whiddy down at low water mark in a huge rock about six feet in height.


Story collected by a student at Oileán Faoide school (Whiddy Island, Co. Cork) (no informant identified).

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There is a large stone lying on the seashore on the west side of Cork Harbour nearly opposite Spike Island to which the following legend is attached...


Story collected by Joan O' Mahony, a student at Ringaskiddy (Mixed) school (Ringaskiddy, Co. Cork) from informant Denis O' Mahony.

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About a mile and a half to the west of the school near where the new road branches off for Kealkil is a little bridge known as Droicead na Síobhfraí.


Story collected by a student at Com Liath (Scoil Brighde) school (Coomleagh West, Co. Cork) (no informant identified).

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