Carraigíní (Carrigans)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Carraigíní (Carrigans) (school) (Carrigans, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire E. Ní Stiopháin.

Original reference: 1108/1

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Donegal schools

Stories

  1. Stumpy's Brae (p. 3-15)
  2. Fairy Tale (p. 16-17)
  3. Haunted Room (p. 18-19)
  4. Haunted Room in the Royal School Raphoe (p. 20-22)
  5. Ghost Story (p. 23-24)
  6. Moy-Ith (p. 25-26)
  7. King James (p. 27-28)
  8. Song of the Christmas Mummers (p. 29-36)
  9. Weather-Lore (p. 37-41)
  10. Old Sayings (p. 43-53)
  11. Guesses (p. 55-72)
  12. Stumpy's Brae (p. 74-76)
  13. Customs on May Eve (p. 77-78)
  14. Milk and Milking Customs (p. 80-81)
  15. Cures (p. 82-84)
  16. Cure (p. 85)
  17. Dialogue (p. 86-89)
  18. Potato Crop (p. 90-93)
  19. Grianán of Aileach (p. 94-96)
  20. Story about Aileach (p. 97-99)
  21. Various Things about Birds (p. 100-106)
  22. Weddings (p. 107-110)
  23. Story (p. 111-114)
  24. Forge (p. 115-117)
  25. Churning (p. 118-120)
  26. Nick Nolen the Noggin Weaver (p. 121-125)

Resource description

Origin information
Carrigans, Co. Donegal
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 1108, p. 1-125)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Donegal (County)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Christmas   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
May (Month)--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Carrigans An Carraigín Carrigans Killea Raphoe North Donegal
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4462329
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 1108/1

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Donegal 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:44623295>
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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