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Corr Odhar

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Corr Odhar (school) (Corrower, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Aibhistín Ó Coinnigh.

Original reference: 0126/4

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Mayo schools

Stories

  1. Dwarf King of the Western World (p. 335-388)
  2. Hidden Treasure (p. 389-390)
  3. Hallow's Eve Customs (p. 391-395)
  4. Customs of Martinmas Day (p. 396-397)
  5. Widow's Son (p. 398-406)
  6. Hedge-Schoolmaster (p. 407-408)
  7. Station Long Ago (p. 409-414)
  8. Story about a Dragon (p. 415-421)
  9. Ancient Burial Ground in Currower (p. 422-425)
  10. Diarmuid and Grainne (p. 426-427)
  11. Currower Ogham Stone (p. 428-430)
  12. Garden of Maidens (p. 431-439)
  13. Story of the O'Moores (p. 440-442)
  14. Tom Connor's Cat (p. 443-444)
  15. Superstitious Beliefs (p. 445-447)
  16. Signs of the Weather (p. 448)
  17. Following is a Rhyme about the Weather (p. 449)
  18. Following is a Rhyme about the Weather (p. 449-450)
  19. Notable Strong Men (p. 451-452)
  20. Notable Men of the District (p. 453-454)
  21. Story about Captain Gallagher (p. 455-456)
  22. Matchmaking (p. 457-459)
  23. Ceann na Searrach (p. 460-462)
  24. Weddings Long Ago (p. 463-465)
  25. Christmas (p. 466-468)
  26. St Brigid's Night (p. 469-470)
  27. Death Customs (p. 471-472)
  28. Wakes and Funerals (p. 473-475)
  29. Graveyards (p. 476-477)
  30. Townland of Carradoogan (p. 478-481)
  31. Townland of Carracastle (p. 482-483)
  32. Townland of Currower (p. 484-486)
  33. Townland of Cartron (p. 487-488)
  34. Townland of Ballymore (p. 489-490)
  35. Lissardmore (p. 491-493)
  36. Animals of the District (p. 494-495)
  37. Loss of the Rose of Ballina (p. 496-497)
  38. Baile an Mhuilinn (p. 498)
  39. Leabaidh Dhiarmuda (p. 499-500)
  40. Muc Dhubh (p. 501-503)
  41. Grain as Large as a Hen's Egg (p. 504-507)
  42. Wild Birds of this District (p. 508-510)
  43. Story (p. 511-513)
  44. Story about a Swift Horse (p. 514-515)
  45. Wild Birds and Stories about them (p. 516-517)
  46. Food (p. 518-519)
  47. My Churn (p. 520-523)
  48. Sowing Potatoes (p. 524-526)
  49. Potatoes (p. 527-529)
  50. Our Dresser (p. 530-531)
  51. Seaghán na Sagart (p. 532-533)
  52. Blowing the Hills into the Hollows (p. 534-541)
  53. Removing Rocks by Fire (p. 542-543)
  54. Story (p. 544)

Resource description

Origin information
Corrower, Co. Mayo
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 126, p. 334-544)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Mayo (County)
Halloween   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Weather--Folklore
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Christmas   linked data (lcsh)
Saint Brigid's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Death--Folklore
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Geographical myths   linked data (lcsh)
Birds--Folklore
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Food--Folklore
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Sagart, Seán na, ca. 1690-1726
School location
Corrower Corr Odhar Corrower Attymass Gallen Mayo
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4427971
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0126/4

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Mayo 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:44279715>
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

Rights & Usage Conditions

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