Scéal


Story collected by a student at Carraig Airt school (Carrickart, Co. Donegal) from informant Aodh Mac Giolla Chearra.

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Granard (2)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Granard (2) (school) (Granard, Co. Longford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Úna, Bean Éaléod.

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St Brigid's Convent, Mountrath


A collection of folklore and local history stories from St Brigid's Convent, Mountrath (school) (Mountrath, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sr. Aquinas.

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Clochán Beag, Cuar an Chláir


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochán Beag, Cuar an Chláir (school) (Cloghaunbeg, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Ciardha.

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Dunsallagh, Sráid na Cathrach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dunsallagh, Sráid na Cathrach (school) (Doonsallagh, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Patrick Walsh.

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The Clonard Mound


Story collected by a student at Clonard school (Clonard, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).

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An Crocán


Story collected by J. Fehily, a student at Clonard school (Clonard, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).

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Avoca (Newbridge)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Avoca (Newbridge) (school) (Avoca, Co. Wicklow), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Maitiú Ó Duinn.

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Newtownmountkennedy


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Newtownmountkennedy (school) (Newtown Mountkennedy, Co. Wicklow), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Ó Caoilte.

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Muclagh, Aughrim


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Muclagh, Aughrim (school) (Mucklagh, Co. Wicklow), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Dhuibheannaigh.

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Arklow (B.)


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

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Local Stories


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

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Ross


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

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Eaglais an Chlocháin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Eaglais an Chlocháin (school) (Aglish, Co. Tipperary), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tadhg Ó Foghludha.

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Famine Times


Story collected by Mícheál Ó Cléirigh, a student at Clonmellon (B.) school (Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath) from informant Jim Clarke.

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Scéal


Story collected by Máire Ní Churraoin, a student at Maol an Chóirne, An Rinn school (Mweelahorna, Co. Waterford) from informant Liam Ó h Arta.

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An Old Custom


Story collected by a student at Cill Mhuire school (Kilmurry, Co. Roscommon) from informant Mary Warde.

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Stories


Story collected by Caitlín Nic Uilleagóid, a student at Foynes (C.) school (Foynes, Co. Limerick) from informant Mr A. Tailor.

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Local Traditions - Historical and Otherwise


Story collected by Daithí O Ceanntabhail, a student at Cromadh (B.) school (Croom, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).

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Local Traditions - Historical and Otherwise


Story collected by Daithí Ó Ceanntabhail, a student at Cromadh (B.) school (Croom, Co. Limerick) from 2 informants.

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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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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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Leitirmucadha


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Leitirmucadha (school) (Lettermuckoo, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Nioclás Ó Confhaola.

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An Drochshaol


Story collected by Pauline Joyce, a student at Uachtar Árd school (Oughterard, Co. Galway) (no informant identified).

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Stories - Drowned


Story collected by Caitlín Nic Uilleagóid, a student at Foynes (C.) school (Foynes, Co. Limerick) from informant Mr A. Tailor.

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They used to twist méaróga or grass roped out of finawn or tough mountain grass.


Story collected by a student at Doirín na nDamh school (Derreenneanav, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).

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Story of Bayswell


Story collected by M. Grady, a student at Crosspatrick, Johnstown school (Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny) from informant M. Grady.

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Long ago there used to be a pattern in Cork on Michaelmas Day.


Story collected by M. Grady, a student at Crosspatrick, Johnstown school (Crosspatrick, Co. Kilkenny) from informant M. Dwyer.

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Bruíon


Story collected by Cáit Ní Mhurchadha, a student at Baile an Tighearna (Ballyhearnay) school (Ballyhearny West, Co. Kerry) from informant Pádraig Ó Loingsigh.

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Tír na Sligeach (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tír na Sligeach (C.) (school) (Tirnasligo, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Miss M. Mc Daid.

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Naomh Ceitheach, Runnamoat, Ballymacdurley


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Naomh Ceitheach, Runnamoat, Ballymacdurley (school) (Runnamoat, Co. Roscommon), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Gráinne, Bean Uí Neachtain.

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Forts


Story collected by James Kearney, a student at Cill Mháille (B.), Inis school (Kilmaley, Co. Clare) (no informant identified).

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Scoil na mBráthar, Roscomáin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil na mBráthar, Roscomáin (school) (Roscommon, Co. Roscommon), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An Br Ó Cinnéide.

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No farmer will sow...


Story collected by James Kearny, a student at Cill Mháille (B.), Inis school (Kilmaley, Co. Clare) (no informant identified).

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Famine Times


Story collected by Mary Sweeney, a student at Caroreigh school (Carrowreagh, Co. Wexford) from informant James Lawler.

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The Famine Days


Story collected by Tessie Mc Loughlin, a student at Kilmore school (Kilmore, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mrs Mc Loughlin.

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Bennettsbridge


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

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Folklore


Story collected by John Murphy, a student at Árd na Glaise (M.), Mainistir na Féile school (Ballaghbehy North, Co. Limerick) from informant Mrs J. Murphy.

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Stories - The Queen's Meadow


Story collected by Caitlín Nic Uilleagóid, a student at Foynes (C.) school (Foynes, Co. Limerick) from informant Mr A. Tailor.

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Bruíon


Story collected by Eibhlín Ní Dhonnchadha, a student at Baile an Tighearna (Ballyhearnay) school (Ballyhearny West, Co. Kerry) from informant Pádraig Ó Donnchadha.

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Baile an Chlochair, Lic Snámha


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile an Chlochair, Lic Snámha (school) (Ballincloher, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Laochdha.

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The Kyle Chair


Story collected by a student at Borris-in-Ossory (Convent) school (Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois) from informant James Kelly.

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Moyne (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Moyne (C.) (school) (Moyne, Co. Longford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Tháibh.

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Famine Times


Story collected by Thomas Burke, a student at Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler school (Towlerton, Co. Laois) from informant Willie Brennan.

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Clochar na Trócaire, Longphort


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar na Trócaire, Longphort (school) (Longford, Co. Longford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sr M. Aloysius.

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Mercy Convent, Longford


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

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There is a field about two hundred yards from Ballyshannon.


Story collected by P. B. Flanagan, a student at Seosamh Naomhtha school (Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal) from informant Bob Carson.

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Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (school) (Towlerton, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher L. Ó Broin.

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Castletown, Mountrath


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Castletown, Mountrath (school) (Castletown, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhearnáin.

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Portlaoighse (Convent)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Portlaoighse (Convent) (school) (Port Laoise, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sr Treasa.

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