Old Stories - The Miller and the Schoolboy


Story collected by Mary B. Dunphy, a student at San Leonard, Ballycullane school (Saintleonards, Co. Wexford) from informant T. Kinsella.

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A Murder Story


Story collected by Patrick Kennedy, a student at Cill Ruadháin school (Lisgarode, Co. Tipperary) from informant James Martin.

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Famine Times


Story collected by Clare Murray, a student at Gortlitreach school (Gortletteragh, Co. Leitrim) from informant Patrick Fanning.

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The Widow and Her Son


Story collected by Eddie Mulvihill, a student at Rathmorrel school (Rathmorrel, Co. Kerry) from informant Mr William Barrett.

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A Tale of the Famine - A True Story


Story collected by John Gray, a student at Greaghglass school (Greaghglass, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

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A Story of a Raiding


Story collected by Hilda Erskine, a student at Greaghglass school (Greaghglass, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

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A Local Story


Story collected by Patrick Kennedy, a student at Cill Ruadháin school (Lisgarode, Co. Tipperary) from informant Martin Grange.

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The Last Rally


Story collected by Cornelius Mac Cole, a student at Gleann Tochair school (Glentogher, Co. Donegal) from informant John Kearney.

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Scéal


Story collected by Kathleen Mc Menamin, a student at An Cnoc school (Knock, Co. Donegal) from informant Mrs K. Mc Menamin.

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Cullahill (C.), Rathdowwney


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cullahill (C.), Rathdowwney (school) (Cullahill, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Baird.

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A Joke of the Famine Days


Story collected by Timothy Stuart, a student at Baile na Manach school (Monkstown, Co. Cork) from informant William Stuart.

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The Famine


Story collected by Pat Malley, a student at Eaglais school (Burren, Co. Mayo) from informant John Malley.

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The Tale of a Tail


Story collected by Pat Malley, a student at Eaglais school (Burren, Co. Mayo) from informant John Malley.

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Clonback, Aughnacliffe


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clonback, Aughnacliffe (school) (Cloonback, Co. Longford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Mac Ionnraic.

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The Story of Petersville House


Story collected by Mona Mulvany, a student at Maio school (Trohanny, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).

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Killyon


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killyon (school) (Killyon, Co. Meath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Brighid, Bean Uí Fithceallaigh.

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Strandhill (Lár Easa)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Strandhill (Lár Easa) (school) (Strandhill, Co. Sligo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Mhic Guidhir.

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Fíon ag Beirbhiú le Putóga i gCinn Aird


Story collected by a student at Cluain Chumhra school (Clooncurra, Co. Kerry) from informant Pádraig Ó Súilleabháin.

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Soupers


Story collected by Máire Bean Uí Cathain, a student at Islandanny school (Rea, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).

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A Story about Jones's


Story collected by James Walsh, a student at Kilmacow (B.) school (Kilmacow, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Patrick Walsh.

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Ardkeenan


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ardkeenan (school) (Ardkeenan, Co. Roscommon), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher John Meares.

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Lá amháin bhí fear ag íasgaireacht agus bhí poll ar thaobh an bháid.


Story collected by Seamus Núinnseann, a student at An Teampoll Geal, Ceapach Chuinn school (Whitechurch, Co. Waterford) from informant an unidentified informant.

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Greaghglass


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

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Móin na Míne, Dúngarbhán


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Móin na Míne, Dúngarbhán (school) (Monameean, Co. Waterford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máiréad Ní Chúndúin.

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Luinneach


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

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Famine Times


Story collected by Thomas Nagle, a student at Baile Thomáis, Gabhailín school (Thomastown Demesne, Co. Tipperary) from informant David Nagle.

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Brackey


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Brackey (school) (Bracky, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig S. Mac a' Ghoill.

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Mín na Mánrach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Mín na Mánrach (school) (Meenamarragh, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Niall ac Suibhne.

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Gráig (2)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gráig (2) (school) (Graigueadrisly, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ní Laighean.

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Luggacurran (2), Stradbally


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Luggacurran (2), Stradbally (school) (Luggacurren, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Delaney.

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Clar


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clar (school) (Clarcam, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Alastair Alcorn.

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Barran


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Barran (school) (Barran, Co. Cavan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher B. Maguidhir.

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Céim an Fhiaidh, Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Céim an Fhiaidh, Béal Átha'n Ghaorthaidh (school) (Keimaneigh, Co. Cork), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Donncha Ó Súilleabháin.

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Baile Mhúirne (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Mhúirne (C.) (school) (Ballyvourney, Co. Cork), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Bhuachalla.

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Boy, Pipe and Hay


Story collected by Mártain Ó Braonáin, a student at Eanach Mór school (Annagh More, Co. Mayo) (no informant identified).

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Ceathrú Gabhann


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ceathrú Gabhann (school) (Carrowgowan, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Brian Mac Dhuarcáin.

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The Boy and the Priest


Story collected by Mártain Ó Braonáin, a student at Eanach Mór school (Annagh More, Co. Mayo) (no informant identified).

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An Old Story


Story collected by Nellie Mc Donnell, a student at Faithche (Buachaillí) school (Fahy More, Co. Mayo) from informant John Mc Donnell.

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Boys Go Out in a Boat


Story collected by Mártain Ó Braonáin, a student at Eanach Mór school (Annagh More, Co. Mayo) (no informant identified).

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Woman at Confession


Story collected by Martain Ó Braonáin, a student at Eanach Mór school (Annagh More, Co. Mayo) (no informant identified).

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Scoil na mBráthar, Inistíomáin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil na mBráthar, Inistíomáin (school) (Ennistimon, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Conaill.

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Lisín, Baile na Caillighe


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Lisín, Baile na Caillighe (school) (Lisheen, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Ríordáin.

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Tuaim Gréine, Lúbán Díge


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tuaim Gréine, Lúbán Díge (school) (Tomgraney, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Cadhla.

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Eidhneadh, Inis


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Eidhneadh, Inis (school) (Inagh, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Ss. Mac Gearachaigh.

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Sixmilebridge (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Sixmilebridge (C.) (school) (Six-mile-bridge, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. J. Walker.

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Clochar na Trócaire, An Tulach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar na Trócaire, An Tulach (school) (Tulla, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Trócaire.

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Ruadhán


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

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Scattery Island


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scattery Island (school) (Scattery Island, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Nóra Ní Cholgáin.

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Synge, Inagh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Synge, Inagh (school) (Glennageer, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máirtín Flynn.

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Leitir Uí Cheallaigh, Sráid na Cathrach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Leitir Uí Cheallaigh, Sráid na Cathrach (school) (Letterkelly, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seosamh Mac Dáibhid.

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