The Closing of Kilmurry Chapel


Story collected by S.S. Ó Dómhnaill, a student at Castleplunkett school (Castlereagh, Co. Roscommon) from informant Domnick Kelly.

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Once there was a man coming home late in the night. ...


Story collected by Frank Tynan, a student at Camross, Mountrath school (Camross, Co. Laois) from informant Thomas Tynan.

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Historical Tradition


Story collected by a student at Threemilehouse school (Three Mile House, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

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In Penal Times


Story collected by Michael Donovan, a student at Ros Mór, Béal Átha Fhinghín school (Rossmore, Co. Cork) (no informant identified).

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Drumdigus (C.), Kilmurry McMahon


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

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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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An Caisleán Nua (C.), Cluain Meala


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Caisleán Nua (C.), Cluain Meala (school) (Newcastle, Co. Tipperary), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Siobhán Ní Chochláin.

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Scoil na mBráthar, Carraig na Siúire


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil na mBráthar, Carraig na Siúire (school) (Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An Br. Ó Mocháin.

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Rathún (Clochar)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rathún (Clochar) (school) (Rahoon, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Mac Suibhne.

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There used to be faction fights in Ballaghlea and when the people were coming home a man would take off his coat and leave it on the road...


Story collected by a student at Ballygar (C) school (Ballygar, Co. Galway) from informant Mrs Connolly.

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Templeglantine (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Templeglantine (B.) (school) (Templeglentan, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Maitiú Ó Duilleáin.

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Brackile, Pallasgreen


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Brackile, Pallasgreen (school) (Brackyle, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Liam Ó Cinnéide.

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Piltown (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Piltown (B.) (school) (Pilltown, Co. Kilkenny), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Peadar Ó Maolchaoin.

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Ceapach Chuinn (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ceapach Chuinn (B.) (school) (Cappoquin, Co. Waterford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Proinnsias Ó Laoghaire.

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Baile Dubh (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Dubh (C.) (school) (Ballyduff, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Brighid, Bean Uí Leathlobhair.

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Scoil na mBráthar, An Daingean


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil na mBráthar, An Daingean (school) (Dingle, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An Br. P. Ó h Aragáin.

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Baile Dubh, Caisleán Ghriaire


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Dubh, Caisleán Ghriaire (school) (Ballyduff, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Séaghda.

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Killybrone


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

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Castleplunkett


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Castleplunkett (school) (Castlereagh, Co. Roscommon), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Domhnaill.

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Ahanlish


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ahanlish (school) (Aghanlish, Co. Leitrim), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Gallchobhair.

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Beith Mhór (Beaghmore)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Beith Mhór (Beaghmore) (school) (Beagh More, Co. Leitrim), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pilib Mac Aonghusa.

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A red-haired woman is unlucky...


Story collected by Marcella Ennis, a student at Allenwood, Robertstown school (Allenwood, Co. Kildare) from informant Mr Pat Cleary.

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There used to be a fair in Kilmeague.


Story collected by Marcella Ennis, a student at Allenwood, Robertstown school (Allenwood, Co. Kildare) from informant Mr Pat Cleary.

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There was a great faction fight in Littletown between Ballyteague and Allenwood.


Story collected by Marcella Ennis, a student at Allenwood, Robertstown school (Allenwood, Co. Kildare) from informant Mr Pat Cleary.

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