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1. "Begobs" was the name of an old man who visited this parish about fifty years ago.

Dates:
1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:
Text — Folktale
Contributors:
Myers, Michael — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:
Story collected by a student at Moycarkey, Thurles school (Moycarky, Co. Tipperary) (no informant identified).
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2. A beggar man lived long ago in this neighbourhood who was called "Crowley Bacaig" and when he'd come into a house he'd say "Bail ó dia ansso isteach and when refused alms he'd say "Ná beidh rómhain nuair a tiocfad ac trom agus neanntog".

Dates:
1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:
Text — Folktale
Contributors:
Súilleabháin, — Kelly, Máirín — Sullivan, Mrs Nora O' — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:
Story collected by Máirín Kelly, a student at Landsdowne (Cuar na gCoileach) school (Coornagillagh, Co. Kerry) from informant Mrs Nora O' Sullivan.
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3. A journey man used to visit this locality occasionally and spend a night or two in the farmers' houses...

Dates:
1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:
Text — Folktale
Contributors:
Bhraoin, — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:
Story collected by a student at Clonin, Mountrath school (Clonin, Co. Laois) (no informant identified).
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4. A man named Cal Dubh lived in the place where I am living now.

Dates:
1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:
Text — Folktale
Contributors:
Gabhann, E. Mac — Smyth, Owen — Treanor, James — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:
Story collected by Owen Smyth, a student at Bragan school (Bragan, Co. Monaghan) from informant James Treanor.
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5. A number of beggar men go around this district ...

Dates:
1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:
Text — Folktale
Contributors:
Uaid, E. Nic — Toal, John — Duffy, John — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:
Story collected by John Toal, a student at An Ghráinseach school (Gransha More, Co. Monaghan) from informant John Duffy.
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6. A woman living in Clounlaheen wanted soap for domestic purposes, and hearing that the price of soap in Milltown was 2 1/2d and in Ennis 2d she chose to go to Ennis for the 2d soap rather than lose an extra 1/2d on the soap in Milltown Malbay...

Dates:
1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:
Text — Folktale
Contributors:
Maoldhomhnaigh, Tadhg Ó — Dillon, Jack — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:
Story collected by a student at Dubhloch, Cill Mháille school (Doolough, Co. Clare) from informant Jack Dillon.
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7. About forty years ago a Mr. Ryan a travelling teacher of vocal...

Dates:
1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:
Text — Folktale
Contributors:
Myers, Michael — Myers, Maura — #missing, — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:
Story collected by Maura Myers, a student at Moycarkey, Thurles school (Moycarky, Co. Tipperary) from informant an unidentified informant.
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8. About ten years ago tinkers saw a white lady standing at a gate in our land in Annagh.

Dates:
1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:
Text — Folktale
Contributors:
Tighearnaigh, Tomás Ó — Irwin, Patrick — Connor, Mr Patrick O' — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:
Story collected by Patrick Irwin, a student at Brughtheine (B.), Malla school (Churchtown, Co. Cork) from informant Mr Patrick O' Connor.
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9. About thirty years ago an old woman named Kate Mac Coole used to go around begging.

Dates:
2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:
Text — Folktale
Contributors:
Catháin, Tomás Ó — Chatháin, Siubhan Ní — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:
Story collected by Siubhan Ní Chatháin, a student at Bredagh Glen school (Bredagh Glen, Co. Donegal) (no informant identified).
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10. Accending to Daniel Healy who was reared in Caher Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick...

Dates:
1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:
Text — Folktale
Contributors:
Laochdha, Aonghus Ó — Healy, Daniel — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:
Story collected by a student at Brosna (B.) school (Brosna, Co. Kerry) from informant Daniel Healy.