Folklore - Hidden Treasures of Ireland


Story collected by Kieran Brennan, a student at Timahoe school (Timahoe, Co. Laois) from informant Andrew Daly.

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When Hosty came to Ireland he was invited to a feast which was held in Moire's castle.


Story collected by Bernie Greaney, a student at Dún Mór (cailíní) school (Dunmore, Co. Galway) from informant Mrs Greaney.

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In almost every district in Ireland hidden treasures are to be found, but as the people are very superstitious they seldom try to find it, for fear of drawing down the wrath of the "good people! upon them...


Story collected by Máire Ní Néill, a student at Cnoc Cairn, Imleach Iubhair school (Knockcarron, Co. Limerick) from informant Áine Ní Néill.

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Portarlington (Christian Brothers)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Portarlington (Christian Brothers) (school) (Portarlington, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Cadhain.

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Portarlington (Presentation Convent)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Portarlington (Presentation Convent) (school) (Portarlington, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sr Imelda.

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Ballybrittas


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballybrittas (school) (Ballybrittas, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Méadhbha Nic Labhráinn.

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Aghavoe


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Aghavoe (school) (Aghaboe, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Lily Cooper.

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Durrow (B.)


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

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Killadooley, Ballybrophy


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killadooley, Ballybrophy (school) (Killadooley, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Edward J. Guerin.

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Rathdowney (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rathdowney (B.) (school) (Rathdowney, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Peter Hegarty.

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Coone, Leighlinbridge


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Coone, Leighlinbridge (school) (Coan, Co. Kilkenny), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Éamonn de Paor.

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Gort na Binne


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gort na Binne (school) (Gortnabinny, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máirín Ní Cheallacháin.

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Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tolerton, Ballylickmoyler (school) (Towlerton, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher L. Ó Broin.

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Gráig (2)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gráig (2) (school) (Graigueadrisly, Co. Laois), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ní Laighean.

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Cloigne


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cloigne (school) (Clegna, Co. Roscommon), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Ss. Mac Fhloinn.

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St. Paul's, Bray


A collection of folklore and local history stories from St. Paul's, Bray (school) (Bray, Co. Wicklow), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher R. Maguire.

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Rathregan


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

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Aodh Rua, Dún na nGall


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Aodh Rua, Dún na nGall (school) (Donegal, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Mag Shamhráin.

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Árd-achadh


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

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An Chríoch (Cree), Cuar an Chláir


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Chríoch (Cree), Cuar an Chláir (school) (Creegh, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mártan Ó Ceallaigh.

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Clochán Beag, Cuar an Chláir


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochán Beag, Cuar an Chláir (school) (Cloghaunbeg, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Ciardha.

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Gort Both Fearna, Maurice's Mills, Ennis


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gort Both Fearna, Maurice's Mills, Ennis (school) (Gortbofarna, Co. Clare), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tadhg Mac Garbhaigh.

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Rathnew


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rathnew (school) (Rathnew, Co. Wicklow), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Drisceóil.

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Ferns (B.)


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

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