Doirín na nDamh

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Doirín na nDamh (school) (Derreenneanav, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin.

Original reference: 0467/3

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Kerry schools

Stories

  1. The ancient Irish were very much given to fairy stories and many old people still believe in them. (p. 263-264)
  2. Many indeed are the stories told of the time when the fairies were supposed to play an important part in the lives of our forefathers. (p. 265-266)
  3. There was once a man living in an old road who had a field of corn. (p. 266-267)
  4. In our district, we hear many stories from the part of the sufferings endured by the priests and people to preserve the faith and to attend the holy sacrifice of the Mass. (p. 267-268)
  5. One night when my grandfather was living in Gortlas his father had a white horse. (p. 268-269)
  6. There were once two brothers, one of whom was very rich and the other very poor. (p. 269-270)
  7. Long ago there was a an old woman living in a little hut in Drongawn. (p. 270-271)
  8. I live in Rossmore, it is an island and there about nine houses in it and each one has a farm. (p. 272)
  9. Dunkilla Fort (p. 273)
  10. Over 300 years ago when Blands took over the property in South Dunkerron they were attacked on a few occasions by a band of insurgents. (p. 274)
  11. A few miles from my house is a hill called Coom an Aifrinn. (p. 274)
  12. The parish of Sneem is rich in historic associations of every kind but I shall now deal with one aspect of the Bland regime. (p. 275)
  13. Old Customs (p. 276)
  14. Once, I heard my grandfather say that a man was going to Kenmare one day in the time of the famine. (p. 276)
  15. Our great grandfathers lived, poor, but honest, hardworking, industrious, religious lives. (p. 276-277)
  16. The places where I live is called Direenacopple. (p. 277-278)
  17. The people long ago used to live in a different way from what we do now. (p. 278)
  18. The hardships and troubles which our ancestors endured to eke out an humble existence would fill us with awe and amazement, as week as with admiration for them. (p. 279)
  19. They used to twist méaróga or grass roped out of finawn or tough mountain grass. (p. 280)
  20. Long ago people had many superstitions about the days of the week. (p. 280-281)
  21. May Day (p. 282-283)
  22. My grandmother who is now 89 years old told me the following story as her father had told it to her. (p. 283-284)
  23. Long ago in the olden times our grandmothers and grandfathers had good healthy food. (p. 284-285)
  24. It is said that Stague Fort was built in one night. (p. 285-286)
  25. A man was going home one night after a gamble and on his way passing a house he saw a woman standing outside it. (p. 287)
  26. They knew how to tan leather round here. (p. 288)
  27. Some say it is very lucky to churn on May day and May day butter was supposed to cure any sore, though I heard another old woman, still living, say it was wrong to churn on May day. (p. 288-291)
  28. Irish Words (p. 292)
  29. Trammel fishing was the most used formerly, and those nets were home made. (p. 293)
  30. The people long ago used to grow flax for the use of linen making. (p. 294)
  31. Old Cures (p. 295-296)
  32. In olden times there were a lot of fairies but they are not to be seen now. (p. 297)
  33. Years ago there was a very old woman who lived in a thatched house. (p. 297)
  34. Years ago a man was living by himself in a house. (p. 298)
  35. On the Gloragh mountains a white hare was seen for three Sundays. (p. 298)
  36. There lived long ago, a man who owned land in which was a fort. (p. 299-300)
  37. Burnt briar leaves powdered finely are a cure for chafed skin. (p. 301)
  38. On Hallow'een night I heard from an old man this story of a Hallow'een night many years ago. (p. 301-302)
  39. An old woman was buried only a very short time. (p. 302-303)
  40. Years ago people were playing cards in a neighbour's house. (p. 303)
  41. There was a mason there long ago and they called him Seán Long. (p. 304-305)
  42. It happened some time ago. (p. 306-307)
  43. Old Cures (p. 308-309)
  44. Marriages (p. 311-313)
  45. Marriages (p. 313-315)
  46. Weather (p. 315-316)
  47. Old Schools (p. 317-318)
  48. Old Trades (p. 318-319)
  49. Old Schools (p. 320-321)
  50. Famine (p. 321-322)
  51. Place Names (p. 323-324)
  52. Holy Wells (p. 324-325)
  53. Herbs (p. 325-327)
  54. Proverbs (p. 327-329)
  55. Churns (p. 330-331)
  56. Na Dlíthe Peannaideacha (p. 332-338)
  57. Loch Eas Caoimh (Askive Lake) (p. 338-341)
  58. Lios an Rí (p. 342a-343)
  59. Forges (p. 344)
  60. Landlords (p. 345)
  61. Food (p. 346-347)

Resource description

Origin information
Derreenneanav, Co. Kerry
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 467, p. 262-347)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Kerry
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Dwellings--Folklore
May (Month)--Folklore
Tanning   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Fishing   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Halloween   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
local legends   linked data (afset)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Food--Folklore
School location
Derreenneanav Doirín na nDamh Kilcrohane Dunkerron South Kerry
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4742096
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0467/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Kerry 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:47420965>
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.

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