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1. In Mr. Bailey's garden near Anarackey (Inniskeen) two men went to rob a garden for apples one night...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Eochaidh, M. Mc — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by M. Mc Eochaidh, a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

2. One night as a certain man was crossing Rocksavage Fort, he was stopped by a number of fairies in red jackets dancing around in a ring...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

3. Muff


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

4. One night late as a man was coming up near Coolderry, he heard an unusual noise across the wall...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

5. A Story


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Murphy, Christina — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Christina Murphy, a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

6. There was once a man living at Ednamo, who was very fond of playing cards and remained out late at night playing tricks...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Aonguis, Aine Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) from informant Aine Nic Aonguis.

7. One day as two little children were walking around Kenny's (Rocksavage) fort, they saw fairies with red coats and caps, dancing around...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

8. One night there was a man walking along the Rocksavage road...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Keown, Thomas Mc — Mahon, Mary Mc — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Thomas Mc Keown, a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) from informant Mary Mc Mahon.

9. One night late as a man was crossing Drumeril Park, near Inniskeen, he saw a big wall covered with ivy...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

10. One night as two men (Tom D.) were crossing over a hayfield near _ in which there were stooks, they were busy talking away when suddenly a dreadful rustling startled them...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

11. A Story


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Finegan, Sheila — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Sheila Finegan, a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

12. One night as __ was going on his Celidhe and had to cross a river running between Carnagarvoge and Rosslough at 10.30 p.m, he saw a fire in front of him...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Mhathghamhna, Áine Ní — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) from informant Áine Ní Mhathghamhna.

13. One evening as a man was out shooting on the hills in Kiltybegs, he spied three hares a short distance from him...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

14. A Story


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Keown, Thomas Mc — Mahon, Mary Mc — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Thomas Mc Keown, a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) from informant Mary Mc Mahon.

15. Once upon a time as a man was returning from his Ceilidhe, he had to come a very lonely road near Rocksavage and he met a lady on the road...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Maothagain, Ailís Ua — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Ailís Ua Maothagain, a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

16. Up near Inniskeen, James _ was crossing his field early in the morning...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Aonguis, Aine Nic — Aonguis, Seosamh Mac — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Aine Nic Aonguis, a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) from informant Seosamh Mac Aonguis.

17. One night there was a man _ crossing Drumeril Hill near Inniskeen, very late from a wake when a big man walked along-side him and asked him to carry him...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

18. One time there was a man and he was coming home from playing cards and the dog used to meet him every night...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Dooley, Brigid — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Brigid Dooley, a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

19. One night as Michael _ was coming off his kailey across Ednamo Bridge, near Inniskeen with a pack of cards in his pocket, he was stopped by something which he could not recognise as a man or a beast...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Aonguis, A. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) from informant A. Nic Aonguis.

20. Forts


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

21. Fairy Story - White Horses


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

22. In the same district, after sunset, nobody could ever trespass or touch anything on the same lands _ without somebody appearing and preventing him...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

23. A Story


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Murphy, Christina — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Christina Murphy, a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

24. Convenient to the fort on Rocksavage lands, about half-mile distant, lies the remains of another fort in the townland of Shancobane and known as Garland's fort...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

25. A Story


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Keown, Thomas Mc — Mahon, Mary Mc — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Thomas Mc Keown, a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) from informant Mary Mc Mahon.

26. A traveller, up near Candlefort, Inniskeen, lost his way as night fell on rather heavily...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

27. One night late, a man over in Mullaghnishinagh (ash trees were very common around here) was awaked by a terrible noise, and on looking out, he saw his big iron gate smashed into atoms...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

28. Near Dundalk is an old ruin at Castletown where Cuchulainn was born...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Aonguis, A. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) from informant A. Nic Aonguis.

29. The fairies in their jackets were very frequently seen kicking football on the Bothar a' Dhruaim road quite early in the evening...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

30. Candlefort


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

31. A Story


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

32. Up near Inniskeen during the lifetime of the old people of to day lived a poor widow woman with an only daughter...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

33. The Old People of this district often told of hearing the roaring of a fierce bull occasionally late in the evenings around a certain area...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

34. One evening as three passengers were driving in a trap beyond Inniskeen (P. Mac Cionaith, agus a bhean agus a drathair) when suddenly a passenger appeared in the trap and no head on him...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Cionaith, P. Mac — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) from informant P. Mac Cionaith.

35. One night a wager was laid out at Coolderry that nobody would enter the old graveyard at Inniskeen and steal a human bone...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Cionaith, P. Mac — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) from informant P. Mac Cionaith.

36. One time a Yoeman got married to a girl called Nevil from Kilmurry...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Finnegan, Sheila — Jones, Mrs — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Sheila Finnegan, a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) from informant Mrs Jones.

37. A man living down near Kiltybegs, Inniskeen was very fond of coming home late...


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Aodha, M. Nic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Céad na Mínseach school (Kednaminsha, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

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