The Schools' Collection: County Galway 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 Galway schools.

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Feilm


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Feilm (school) (Farm, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher T. Ó Domhnaill.

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Killasolan


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killasolan (school) (Killosolan, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Josephine O' Beirne.

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Tír an Fhiaidh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tír an Fhiaidh (school) (Teeranea, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSr Máire.

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Scoil Níoclás (Cailíní)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil Níoclás (Cailíní) (school) (Claddagh, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Mhoráin.

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Tamhain


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tamhain (school) (Tawin Island, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher C. Bean Uí Thréinfhir.

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Maigh Locha (Cailíní)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Maigh Locha (Cailíní) (school) (Moylough, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Challaráin.

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Leitirmucadha


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Leitirmucadha (school) (Lettermuckoo, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Nioclás Ó Confhaola.

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Cill Chonaill (B)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Chonaill (B) (school) (Kilconnell, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Riobárd Ó Séaghdha.

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Cill Uí Sheaghan


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Uí Sheaghan (school) (Killian, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Labhras Mac Giolla Comáin.

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Ballinafad


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballinafad (school) (Ballinafad, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Ruane.

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Saighleán


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Saighleán (school) (Sylaun, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádhraic Puirséal.

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Inis Oirthir (Inisheer)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Inis Oirthir (Inisheer) (school) (Inisheer, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Giolláin.

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S.N Salruic


A collection of folklore and local history stories from S.N Salruic (school) (Salrock, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máiréad Ní Chuinn.

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Murvey


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Murvey (school) (Murvey, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bríd, Bean an Mhistéalaigh.

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Fairfield


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Fairfield (school) (Aughrim, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Aodh Mac an Mhaoir.

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Breac-chluain


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Breac-chluain (school) (Brackloon, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Liam Ó Seachnasaigh.

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Fearann an Choirce


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Fearann an Choirce (school) (Farrnacurka or Oatquarter, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Maoldhomhnaigh.

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Baile Locha Riabhach (B)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Locha Riabhach (B) (school) (Loughrea, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Eón Mac Giolla Odhráin.

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Cill Éinne


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Éinne (school) (Killeany, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sr. P. Ó Domhnalláin.

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Scoil Bhríge Naofa (An Cheathrú Bheag)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil Bhríge Naofa (An Cheathrú Bheag) (school) (Carrowbeg, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Loideáin.

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Naomh Seosamh, Gaillimh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Naomh Seosamh, Gaillimh (school) (Cappagh, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Mac an Ghoill.

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Míleac


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Míleac (school) (Meelick, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Brighid Bean Mhic Aodhgáin.

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Cill Ainbhthin (cailíní)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Ainbhthin (cailíní) (school) (Killannin, Co. Galway), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Aoife Bean Mhic Dhonnchadha.

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