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1. National Folklore Collection. Photographic Collection


Creators:: University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection--Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath. Cnuasach Bhéaloideas Éireann — Irish Folklore Commission--Coimisiún Béaloideasa Éireann
Date:: 1900-
Type/Formats:: Collection — StillImage — Photographs
Contributors:: Dublin City University. Fiontar--Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath. Fiontar Scoil na Gaeilge — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht--Éireann. Roinn Ealaíon, Cultúir, agus Gaeltachta‏ — University College Dublin--Coláiste Ollscoile, Baile Átha Cliath — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Selection of photographs from the National Folklore Collection which illustrates the work of the Irish Folklore Commission and its successors.Rogha grianghraf ó Chnuasach Bhéaloideas Éireann a léiríonn saothar Choimisiún Bhéaloideas Éireann agus a comharba.Fence-gap, Carraroe.Scraw turf drying at roadside.fence "gates", near Inver. [ … ]

2. Emigration: oil painting “Emigrants at Cork”, c. 1840 by Nathaniel Grogan


Type/Formats:: StillImage — Photographs
Contributor:: Grogan, Nathaniel
Abstract:: oil painting “Emigrants at Cork”, c. 1840 by Nathaniel Grogan.

3. Famine: “Sympathy”, watercolour on paper, 62 x 50cm, signed and dated “Seán O Ruanadh Sagart 1947” (Revd John Rooney alias Joannes Clericus), presented to NFC by Brian Foley on behalf of the Foley family including his sister Ina Foley (1917-1997)


Type/Formats:: StillImage — Photographs
Contributors:: — O Ruanadh, Seán
Abstract:: “Sympathy”, watercolour on paper, 62 x 50cm, signed and dated “Seán O Ruanadh Sagart 1947” (Revd John Rooney [alias Joannes Clericus]), presented to NFC by Brian Foley on behalf of the Foley family including his sister Ina Foley (1917-1997). [ … ]

4. Local traditions - Historic, local event: Marconi's Cottage. Interior view. Inlet on left is a 'bole', oblong-shaped in wall


Type/Formats:: StillImage — Photographs
Contributor:: Murphy, Michael J., 1913-1996
Abstract:: Marconi's Cottage. Interior view. Inlet on left is a 'bole', oblong-shaped in wall.

5. Strife and combat/oppression and bravery: The Crooked Tree - former gallows in Newcastle West


Type/Formats:: StillImage — Photographs
Contributor:: Ó Danachair, Caoimhín, 1913-2002
Abstract:: The Crooked Tree - former gallows in Newcastle West.

6. Strife and combat/opression and bravery: Pike head found in Bavan, Omeath by Peter Sloan of Bavan


Type/Formats:: StillImage — Photographs
Contributors:: Murphy, Michael J., 1913-1996 — Sloan, Peter
Abstract:: Pike head found in Bavan, Omeath by Peter Sloan of Bavan.

7. Famous people: Reputed birthplace of Daniel O’Connell, Carhan, Caherciveen


Type/Formats:: StillImage — Photographs
Contributor:: Uí Ógáin, Ríonach
Abstract:: Reputed birthplace of Daniel O’Connell, Carhan, Caherciveen.

8. Famous people: Reputed birthplace of Daniel O' Connell, Carhan, Caherciveen


Type/Formats:: StillImage — Photographs
Contributor:: Uí Ógáin, Ríonach
Abstract:: Reputed birthplace of Daniel O' Connell, Carhan, Caherciveen.

9. Local traditions - Historic, local event: Marconi's Cottage where experiements in wireless telegraph were carried out in 1905 to Rathlin


Type/Formats:: StillImage — Photographs
Contributor:: Murphy, Michael J., 1913-1996
Abstract:: Marconi's Cottage where experiements in wireless telegraph were carried out in 1905 to Rathlin.

10. Great Famine: 'For the “Offaly Famine Stitch” the women used hessian sacks which were readily available on their farms and were manufactured in Goodbody’s Jute Factory in Clara, Co. Offaly. The women cut the sacks into shapes suitable for cushion covers, table centres and as wall hangings in their white-washed kitchens. They embroidered the sacking with a criss-cross stitch using coloured wool and a darning needle. They created their own designs and often used a daring combination of colours when they were available' - Mary O’Connor, Arts and Culture magazine 2013


Type/Formats:: StillImage — Photographs
Contributor:: Galvin, Rónán
Abstract:: 'For the “Offaly Famine Stitch” the women used hessian sacks which were readily available on their farms and were manufactured in Goodbody’s Jute Factory in Clara, Co. Offaly. The women cut the sacks into shapes suitable for cushion covers, table centres and as wall hangings in their... [ … ]

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