The people in olden times believed in cures like this for warts...


Story collected by a student at Carley school (Crooked Wood, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).

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Tobar an Choire (2)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tobar an Choire (2) (school) (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.

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Ardee (Mercy Convent)


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

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Killallon


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killallon (school) (Boherard, Co. Meath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Stiophán Ó Scalaighe.

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Monaseed


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

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Dangan (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dangan (C.) (school) (Dangan, Co. Meath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Maighréad Ní Fhógartaigh.

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Grian Airbh (Graine), Urlingford


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Grian Airbh (Graine), Urlingford (school) (Graine, Co. Kilkenny), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Dhubhshláine.

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Tullamore (St. Brigid's)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tullamore (St. Brigid's) (school) (Tullamore, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Sheehy.

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Birr (St. Brendan's)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Birr (St. Brendan's) (school) (Birr or Parsonstown, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Conchobhair.

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Shinrone (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Shinrone (C.) (school) (Shinrone, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mary Mc Mahon.

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Clonoulty


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clonoulty (school) (Clonoulty, Co. Tipperary), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Timothy Gleeson.

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Tobar Pheadair


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tobar Pheadair (school) (Peterswell, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P.S. Ó Muireadhaigh.

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Corr na Móna


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Corr na Móna (school) (Cornamona, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Maille.

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An Clochar, Dún an Ochta


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Clochar, Dún an Ochta (school) (Eyrecourt, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Kostka.

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Naomh Baoithin, Tullydish


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Naomh Baoithin, Tullydish (school) (Tullydush Upper, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Cathal P. Ó Lochlainn.

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Corravacan


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

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Landsdowne (Cuar na gCoileach)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Landsdowne (Cuar na gCoileach) (school) (Coornagillagh, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Súilleabháin.

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Knockaderry (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Knockaderry (C.) (school) (Knockaderry, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Hanna Mannix.

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Behey


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Behey (school) (Behy, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Meadhbh, Bean Uí Dhochartaigh.

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Scoil na gCeithre Máighistrí, Dún na nGall


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil na gCeithre Máighistrí, Dún na nGall (school) (Copany, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Cathal Mag Fhionntaigh.

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Rochfortbridge (B.)


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

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Lios an Chairn


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Lios an Chairn (school) (Lissacarn, Co. Leitrim), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Liam Ó Fuaráin.

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Druim Áine


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Druim Áine (school) (Drumany (O'Brien), Co. Leitrim), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádhraic Mac Raghnaill.

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Robertstown, Naas


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Robertstown, Naas (school) (Robertstown, Co. Kildare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Harachtáin.

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Ballyhaise


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

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Clochar na Toirbhirte, Bun an tSábhairne, Corcaigh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar na Toirbhirte, Bun an tSábhairne, Corcaigh (school) (Crosshaven, Co. Cork), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Caitríona.

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Páirc Íseal (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Páirc Íseal (B.) (school) (Lowpark, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Caiside.

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Leath-cheathrú


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Leath-cheathrú (school) (Lecarrow, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Liam Ó Maidín.

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Gleann Draoi, An Tulach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gleann Draoi, An Tulach (school) (Glendree, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Conchobhair.

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Ballinacree (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballinacree (B.) (school) (Ballynacree, Co. Meath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraic Ó Connachtáin.

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Kilskeer (C.)


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

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Loch gCarman (Christian Bros.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Loch gCarman (Christian Bros.) (school) (Wexford, Co. Wexford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Br. Ó Héilighe.

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Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin (school) (New Ross, Co. Wexford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh.

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Clomanto


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clomanto (school) (Clomantagh Upper, Co. Kilkenny), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Liam Mac Óda.

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Clonbullogue


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clonbullogue (school) (Clonbulloge, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher A. Fitzgerald.

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Clonfinlough, Athlone


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clonfinlough, Athlone (school) (Clonfinlough, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher E. Ní Mhionacháin.

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Killurney, Cluain Meala


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killurney, Cluain Meala (school) (Killurney, Co. Tipperary), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire de Brún.

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Tankerstown


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tankerstown (school) (Tankerstown, Co. Tipperary), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Thom. F. Meagher.

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Kinnitty


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Kinnitty (school) (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.

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Carrickerry, Árd-achadh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Carrickerry, Árd-achadh (school) (Carrigkerry, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Caitlín, Bean Uí Chonaill.

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Dún Flainn


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dún Flainn (school) (Doonflin Upper, Co. Sligo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Maolagáin.

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Cúl Mín, Inis


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cúl Mín, Inis (school) (Coolmeen, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Dd. Ó Murchadha.

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Monaghan (Christian Bros.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Monaghan (Christian Bros.) (school) (Monaghan, Co. Monaghan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Floinn.

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Clochar na Toirbhirte, Dúngarbhán


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar na Toirbhirte, Dúngarbhán (school) (Dungarvan, Co. Waterford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Proinseas.

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Teampull Dubhglaise


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Teampull Dubhglaise (school) (Drumbologe, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán C. Ó Dómhnaill.

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Gort an Choirce


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gort an Choirce (school) (Gortahork, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Mac Giolla Easboic.

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Dún Ceann Fhaolaidh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dún Ceann Fhaolaidh (school) (Dunkineely, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seaghan Mac Cuinneagáin.

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Seosamh Naomhtha


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Seosamh Naomhtha (school) (Ballyshannon, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An Bráthair Naiti.

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