Killyconnan (C.)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killyconnan (C.) (school) (Killyconnan, Co. Cavan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ní Ghabhann.

Original reference: 0979/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Cavan schools

Stories

  1. Story (p. 159-166)
  2. Hidden Treasure (p. 167-168)
  3. Riddles (p. 169-172)
  4. Story (p. 173-174)
  5. Fairy Tale (p. 175-177)
  6. Superstitions (p. 178-180)
  7. Old Cures (p. 181-182)
  8. Travelling Folk (p. 183-184)
  9. Food in Olden Times (p. 185-187)
  10. Travelling Folk (p. 188-189)
  11. Festival Customs (p. 190-191)
  12. Churning (p. 192-195)
  13. National Schools of Lavey (p. 196-197)
  14. St Brigid's Crosses (p. 198)
  15. Hallowe'en Night (p. 199-202)
  16. Local Forges (p. 203-204)
  17. Local Fairs (p. 205-206)
  18. Old Cures (p. 207-209)
  19. List of Words and Phrases Commonly Heard in this District Even at the Present Day (p. 210-211)
  20. Common Phrases and Words (p. 212-214)
  21. Old Craft (p. 215)
  22. Burying the Sheaf (p. 216)
  23. Without title (p. 217-218)
  24. Whit Week Superstitions (p. 219)
  25. May Day Superstitions (p. 220-221)
  26. Severe Storm (p. 222)
  27. Famine Times - 1846-47 (p. 223-225)
  28. Killyconnan Road (p. 226-227)
  29. Stories of Our Lord (p. 228-230)
  30. Fairy Forts (p. 231-232)

Resource description

Origin information
Killyconnan, Co. Cavan
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 979, p. 158-232)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Cavan (County)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Saint Brigid's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Halloween   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Irish language--Glossaries, vocabularies, etc.
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Verbal arts and literature   linked data (afset)
Pentecost Festival   linked data (lcsh)
May (Month)--Folklore
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Killyconnan Killyconnan Lavey Loughtee Upper Cavan
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5044843
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0979/2

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:50448435>
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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