About 100 years ago there lived in Ballinagh a landlord named Bell.


Story collected by Thomas Lynch, a student at Carrigans (B.) school (Carrigan, Co. Cavan) from informant Pat Tierney.

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About a century ago, there lived a family half way between Ennis and Spancilhill.


Story collected by Philomena Degidon, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant Philomena O' Grady.

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About eighty years ago a publican lived in Church St, Listowel.


Story collected by William Keane, a student at Cluain Meacan school (Cloonmackon, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).

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About five miles from the village of Kilsheelan on the right hand side of the road to Fethard stands an old castle called Kiltinan Castle...


Story collected by a student at Cill t-Síothláin, Cluain Meala school (Kilsheelan, Co. Tipperary) from informant Richard Pollard.

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About sixty years ago an old man lived in Mylerstown named Patrick Knight.


Story collected by a student at Robertstown, Naas school (Robertstown, Co. Kildare) from informant Esther Kane.

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About the year 1870 Mr Mervin Pratt, a father of the present Mr Joe Pratt, was landlord of this locality.


Story collected by Seán S. Ó Raghallaigh, a student at Eiscreach school (Eskeragh, Co. Mayo) from informant Pat Herbert.

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About thirty year ago in the time of the Land-League, there lived an emergencyman in Ballinaglera named Tom Brady.


Story collected by Michael Mc Gourty, a student at Kilduff school (Kilduff Upper, Co. Cavan) from informant Mrs Mc Gourty.

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About twenty years ago Paddy Green Mahony down there in Ballyfaskin, Ballylarders, Co. Limerick was cutting hay...


Story collected by a student at Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala school (Anglesborough, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).

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Achadh Bolg


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Achadh Bolg (school) (Aghabullogue, Co. Cork), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher #missing.

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Achadh Mhaoláin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Achadh Mhaoláin (school) (Aghawillin, Co. Leitrim), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Prior.

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Achadh Tiobraid


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Achadh Tiobraid (school) (Aghatubrid, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tomás Ó Muircheartaigh.

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The Achill Land War


Story collected by Pádhraic Mac Pháidín, a student at Tóin an tSeanbhaile school (Tonatanvally, Co. Mayo) from informant an unidentified informant.

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Acontagh, Tullamore


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Acontagh, Tullamore (school) (Acantha, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Muriel Rogan.

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Adair, Fermoy


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Adair, Fermoy (school) (Fermoy, Co. Cork), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Caitlín, Bean Mhic Giolla Ríogh.

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Adamstown


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Adamstown (school) (Adamstown, Co. Wexford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Donnchadh Cuirtéis.

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Adare - 1798


Story collected by a student at Áth Dara (C.) school (Adare, Co. Limerick) from informant Mr Mulhooly.

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Adare Convent


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Adare Convent (school) (Adare, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Mechtildes.

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Additional Legends Concerning Cormac


Story collected by Pádraig Ó Gallchobhair, a student at Ahanlish school (Aghanlish, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).

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Advertisement 1818


Story collected by Master Calvert, a student at Nart school (Nart, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).

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Advice Given by Land Leaders to Farmers in the County (Mayo)


Story collected by C. J. Ó h Aoláin, a student at Scoil na mBráthar, Cathair na Mart school (Westport, Co. Mayo) (no informant identified).

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Affane, Ceapach Chuinn


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Affane, Ceapach Chuinn (school) (Affane Hunter, Co. Waterford), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bríd Bean Uí Chonaill.

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After the release from Portland Prison in the "seventy's" of Michael Devett he received a wonderful reception from the people everywhere.


Story collected by a student at Ros Mor school (Rossmore, Co. Tipperary) from informant Diarmuid Ó Duibhir.

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