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Newgrove

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Newgrove (school) (Lisnageer, Co. Cavan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Newburn.

Original reference: 1018/2

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Cavan schools

  1. Riddles Heard in Pottlereagh and Cohaw (p. 101-102)
  2. Rhymes Heard in Pottlereagh (p. 103)
  3. Riddles Heard in Pottlereagh and Cohaw (p. 104-107)
  4. Cures (p. 108)
  5. Giant Graves (p. 109)
  6. Big Wind (p. 110)
  7. Hidden Treasure (p. 111)
  8. Ghost Stories (p. 112)
  9. Weather-Lore (p. 113)
  10. Thatching (p. 114)
  11. Banshee (p. 115)
  12. Funeral Customs (p. 116)
  13. Fires (p. 117-118)
  14. Farm Implements (p. 119-120)
  15. Graveyard (p. 121)
  16. Christmas Customs (p. 122)
  17. Customs of the Year (p. 123)
  18. Roads (p. 124)
  19. Hiring Fair (p. 125)
  20. Local Nicknames (p. 126-127)
Origin information
Lisnageer, Co. Cavan
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 1018, p. 101a-127)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Cavan (County)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Winds--Folklore
Weather--Folklore
Treasure troves--Folklore
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Thatched roofs   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Banshees   linked data (lcsh)
Death--Folklore
Fires   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Christmas   linked data (lcsh)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Names, Personal--Folklore
School location
LisnageerLios na gCaorLisnageerKildrumsherdanTullygarveyCavan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5162183
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 1018/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Cavan schools," held by the National Folklore Collection UCD. © Digital content by University College Dublin, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <http://digital.ucd.ie/view/duchas:51621835>
Funding
Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
Record source
Metadata creation date: 2014/2016 — Metadata created by Fiontar, Dublin City University, in collaboration with the National Folklore Collection UCD and UCD Library. Original Fiontar metadata converted into MODS by UCD Library.

Rights & Usage Conditions

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Newgrove is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.

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