Knocktopher

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Knocktopher (school) (Derrynahinch, Co. Kilkenny), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Mac Éil.

Original reference: 0848/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Kilkenny schools

Stories

  1. Bradshaw's Pit (p. 131)
  2. Knocktopher Fort (p. 132)
  3. Monarue Rath (p. 133)
  4. King's Rock (p. 134)
  5. Knocktopher Abbey (p. 135)
  6. Story (p. 136)
  7. Story (p. 137)
  8. Sall's Lane (p. 138)
  9. Story (p. 139)
  10. Story (p. 140)
  11. Story (p. 141)
  12. Story (p. 142)
  13. Story (p. 143)
  14. Franey's Rock (p. 144)
  15. Lang's Castle (p. 145)
  16. Ghost Story (p. 146)
  17. Ghost Story (p. 147)
  18. Ghost Story (p. 148)
  19. Story (p. 149)
  20. Story (p. 150)
  21. Castle Colm (p. 151)
  22. Story (p. 152)
  23. Story (p. 153)
  24. Signs of Weather (p. 154-155)
  25. Mr James Murphy (p. 156)
  26. Mr James Kennedy (p. 157)
  27. Richard Butler (p. 158)
  28. Mr John Power (p. 159)
  29. Mr Thompson (p. 160)
  30. Mr John Maher (p. 161)
  31. Flu - 1918 (p. 162)
  32. Cures (p. 163)
  33. Where I Live (p. 164)
  34. Padraic Mallay Gate (p. 165)
  35. Herbs (p. 166)
  36. Potato Crop (p. 167)
  37. Animals (p. 168)
  38. Care of the Feet (p. 169)
  39. The Local Forge (p. 170-171)
  40. Castlebanny Castle (p. 172)
  41. Local Landlord (p. 173)
  42. Food in Olden Times (p. 174)
  43. Story (p. 175)
  44. Hurling and Football Matches (p. 176)
  45. Story (p. 177)
  46. Story (p. 178)
  47. Buying and Selling (p. 179)
  48. Houses in Olden Times (p. 180)
  49. Leipreachán (p. 181)
  50. Churchyards (p. 182)
  51. Riddles (p. 183a-192)
  52. Local Fairs (p. 183)

Resource description

Origin information
Derrynahinch, Co. Kilkenny
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 848, p. 131a-192)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Kilkenny (County)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658   linked data (viaf)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Brigands and robbers   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Weather--Folklore
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Dwellings--Folklore
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Leprechauns   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Derrynahinch Doire na hInse Derrynahinch Derrynahinch Knocktopher Kilkenny
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4758511
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0848/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Kilkenny 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:47585115>
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.

School location

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