The Schools' Collection: County Donegal schools


Bailiúchán na Scol, or The Schools’ Collection, is the result of a scheme initiated by the Irish Folklore Commission in collaboration with the Department of Education and the Irish National Teachers' Organisation. The scheme encouraged primary school children in the Irish Free State to collect and document folklore and local history. This collection contains chapters of material collected by County Donegal schools.

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Baile na Bó


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile na Bó (school) (Ballyboe, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Ailbhe Ó Conáin.

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Domhnach Mór


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Domhnach Mór (school) (Donaghmore Glebe, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Miss R. M. Robb.

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Culdaff


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Culdaff (school) (Culdaff, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Ailís Eibhlín de Brún.

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Áth na gCoire


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Áth na gCoire (school) (Annagary, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán P. Ó Gallchobhair.

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Árd Cróna


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Árd Cróna (school) (Annagary, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Éamonn Mac Suibhne.

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Más an Easa (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Más an Easa (C.) (school) (Masiness, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Cholchuin.

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Ceathramhadh Ceanainn (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ceathramhadh Ceanainn (C.) (school) (Carrowcanon, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Áine Ní Dhochartaigh.

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Gleann Fhaoilidh (Gleneely)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gleann Fhaoilidh (Gleneely) (school) (Gleneely, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Mac Fhinn.

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Ballyharry


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballyharry (school) (Ballycharry, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seosamh Mac Giolla Bríde.

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Cúl Chaonaig (Coolkenney)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cúl Chaonaig (Coolkenney) (school) (Culkeeny, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Coigligh.

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Mín na gCroise


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Mín na gCroise (school) (Meenacross, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Nic Amhghaidh.

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Rath Sionnaigh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rath Sionnaigh (school) (Rashenny, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seosamh Mac Suibhne.

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Mín na Glaise (Meenglass)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Mín na Glaise (Meenglass) (school) (Ballybofey, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Síle, Bean Uí Mhaolagáin.

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Tír na Sligeach (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tír na Sligeach (C.) (school) (Tirnasligo, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Miss M. Mc Daid.

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Dristeran


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dristeran (school) (Dristernan, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Cnaimhsighe.

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Carrowmore


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Carrowmore (school) (Carrowmore, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seoirse Ó Dochartaigh.

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St Oran's, Buncrana


A collection of folklore and local history stories from St Oran's, Buncrana (school) (Buncrana, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Mac Éibhir.

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Ballystrang


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballystrang (school) (Ballystrang, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seosamh Ó Cuinn.

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An Árd Leathan


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Árd Leathan (school) (Altlahan, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Mac Ailin.

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Gortnabrade


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gortnabrade (school) (Gortnabrade, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tadhg Mac Pháidín.

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Baile an Droichid (Ballindrait)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile an Droichid (Ballindrait) (school) (Tamnawood, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Bean Mhic Cleantóige.

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Ardagh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ardagh (school) (Ardagh, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher R. W. Cunningham.

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Doire Chasáin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Doire Chasáin (school) (Derrycassan, Co. Donegal), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Mac Fhionghaile.

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