The Schools' Collection: County Donegal schools


Bailiúchán na Scol, or The Schools’ Collection, is the result of a scheme initiated by the Irish Folklore Commission in collaboration with the Department of Education and the Irish National Teachers' Organisation. The scheme encouraged primary school children in the Irish Free State to collect and document folklore and local history. This collection contains chapters of material collected by County Donegal schools.

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Áth na gCoire


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Áth na gCoire (school) (Annagary, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán P. Ó Gallchobhair.

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Mín na gCroise


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Mín na gCroise (school) (Meenacross, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Nic Amhghaidh.

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Baile an Droichid (Ballindrait)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile an Droichid (Ballindrait) (school) (Tamnawood, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Bean Mhic Cleantóige.

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Mín an Tóiteáin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Mín an Tóiteáin (school) (Meenatotan, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Conall Mac Cuinneagáin.

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Leitir


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Leitir (school) (Templecrone, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Proinsias Ó h Eachaidh.

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Ailt an Chorráin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ailt an Chorráin (school) (Dunglow, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Proinsias Ó Breisleáin.

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An Ceathramha Riabhach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Ceathramha Riabhach (school) (Carrowreagh, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher E. Nic Giolla Mhuire.

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Loch an Iubhair


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Loch an Iubhair (school) (Loughanure, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Mac Giolla Bhrighde.

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Robertson, Ráth Bhoth


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Robertson, Ráth Bhoth (school) (Raphoe, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Ó Lochaoidh.

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Convoy


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Convoy (school) (Convoy, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Alex J. Lyttle.

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Killymard


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killymard (school) (Killymard, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Nic Críosta.

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Bun an Inbhir


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Bun an Inbhir (school) (Bunaninver, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eoghan Mac Pháidín.

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Cnoc na Naomh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cnoc na Naomh (school) (Crocknaneeve, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Mac Cnáimhsighe.

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Málainn Mhór


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Málainn Mhór (school) (Malin More, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Liam Ó Beirn.

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Mín Teineadh Dé


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Mín Teineadh Dé (school) (Meentanadea, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig S. Mac a' Ghoill.

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Beitheach (Beagh)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Beitheach (Beagh) (school) (Beagh, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Maitiú Mac Suibhne.

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Árd an Rátha


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Árd an Rátha (school) (Ardara, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Caiside.

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Teileann


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Teileann (school) (Teelin, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Léon Ó Baoighill.

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Cróibh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cróibh (school) (Crove, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Choilín.

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An Mhín Mhór


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Mhín Mhór (school) (Meenmore, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraic Ó Breisléain.

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Leitir Fhada


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Leitir Fhada (school) (Letterfad, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Bhaoighill.

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Árd Fearna


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Árd Fearna (school) (Ardfarn, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eileen Mc Govern.

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Béal na Cruite (Belcruit)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Béal na Cruite (Belcruit) (school) (Belcruit, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Aodh Ó Domhnaill.

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