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1. When the priest was collecting pennies at mass one day, he said to a man - "What is matrimony? "Hell upon earth for some me Lord", the man answered.


Dates:: 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Cheallaigh, — Kelly, Mary B. O' — Drumm, Mrs L. — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Mary B. O' Kelly, a student at Walterstown school (Walterstown, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs L. Drumm.

2. An Unbaptised Child


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Trócaire, Siúracha na — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Clochar na Trócaire, Ceannanus Mór school (Kells, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).

3. Burying the Sheaf


Dates:: 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Mhuirín, — Doran, Frances — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Frances Doran, a student at Gallow school (Gallow, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).

4. Prayers


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Cheallaigh, — Kelly, M. B. — Powderly, Mr James — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by M. B. Kelly, a student at Walterstown school (Walterstown, Co. Meath) from informant Mr James Powderly.

5. Piseoga


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Ceanntabhail, Dáithí Ó — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Cromadh (B.) school (Croom, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).

6. Pisreoga


Dates:: 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Maguidhir, Seán — Seóighe, Mícheal — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Tír na Cille school (Teernakill North, Co. Galway) from informant Mícheal Seóighe.

7. Old Customs


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Síle, An Mháthair M. — Liathán, Eibhlín Ní — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Eibhlín Ní Liathán, a student at Scoil na mBráthar, Calainn school (Callan, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).

8. Old Customs


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Síle, An Mháthair M. — Liatháin, Eibhlín Ní — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Eibhlín Ní Liatháin, a student at Scoil na mBráthar, Calainn school (Callan, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).

9. Old Customs


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Síle, An Mháthair M. — Liathán, Eibhlín Ní — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Eibhlín Ní Liathán, a student at Scoil na mBráthar, Calainn school (Callan, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).

10. Old Customs


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Síle, An Mháthair M. — Liathán, Eibhlín Ní — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Eibhlín Ní Liathán, a student at Scoil na mBráthar, Calainn school (Callan, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).

11. Bratach Brigid


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Trócaire, Siúracha na — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Clochar na Trócaire, Ceannanus Mór school (Kells, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).

12. St Patrick's Cross


Dates:: 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Cheallaigh, — Kelly, M. B. — Kelly, Mrs J. — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by M. B. Kelly, a student at Walterstown school (Walterstown, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs J. Kelly.

13. Old Superstitions


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Géibheannaigh, Séamus Ó — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Carlanstown school (Carlanstown, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).

14. Laoi na mBuann


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Fhíonntaigh, C. Mac — Fhíonntaigh, Cathal Mac — Chealachain, Neans Ní — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Cathal Mac Fhíonntaigh, a student at Naul school (Naul, Co. Dublin) from informant Neans Ní Chealachain.

15. Ná Cuir Leathbhróg ort


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Fhíonntaigh, C. Mac — Fhíonntaigh, Cathal Mac — Chealachain, Neans Ní — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Cathal Mac Fhíonntaigh, a student at Naul school (Naul, Co. Dublin) from informant Neans Ní Chealachain.

16. There is one family in this district that has a charm against pishogues, so that they have never lost a cat.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Eoin, Bríd, Bean Mhic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Cromadh (C.) school (Croom, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).

17. Killing Caterpillars


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Hannáin, Tadhg Ó — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Effin (B.), Ráthluirc school (Effin, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).

18. If you were up in the top of Gregory and had spy glasses you could see the Tower of Derry and several other places of note.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Dómhnaill, Seán C. Ó — Cormick, Maureen Mc — #missing, — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Maureen Mc Cormick, a student at Teampull Dubhglaise school (Drumbologe, Co. Donegal) from informant an unidentified informant.

19. Old Sayings


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Dómhnaill, Seán C. Ó — Cormick, Maureen Mc — #missing, — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Maureen Mc Cormick, a student at Teampull Dubhglaise school (Drumbologe, Co. Donegal) from informant an unidentified informant.

20. One night a drunk man was coming along the road he fell into a "lint" dam.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Dómhnaill, Seán C. Ó — Cormick, Maureen Mc — #missing, — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Maureen Mc Cormick, a student at Teampull Dubhglaise school (Drumbologe, Co. Donegal) from informant an unidentified informant.

21. Old Prayers - Prayers after Communion


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Conaill, P. Ó — Mullen, Ceilie — Mullen, Mrs — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Ceilie Mullen, a student at Kilcurry, Dundalk school (Kilcurry, Co. Louth) from informant Mrs Mullen.

22. Further Sayings


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Ghormáin, Bríd Ní — Hunt, Mrs — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Cill Srianáin (Jamestown) school (Jamestown, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mrs Hunt.

23. Nuair a bhíonn bean an tighe ag múchadh an teine ins an oidhche roimh dul a colaidh deireann sí "Múcfaidh Dia an diabhal mar a bhfuilim ag múcadh an teine anois"


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Cathaláin, Anraoi Ó — Guire, Patrick Mc — Guire, Arthur Mc — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Patrick Mc Guire, a student at Cill Chaoi school (Kilkee, Co. Clare) from informant Arthur Mc Guire.

24. Some Local Superstitions and Practices


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Cionaoith, Pádhraic Ó — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at An Rinnín, Leacht Uí Chonchobhair school (Rinneen, Co. Clare) (no informant identified).

25. Old Sayings


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Theresa, Mary — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Ballyjamesduff Convent school (Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan) (no informant identified).

26. Proverb


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Theresa, Mary — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Ballyjamesduff Convent school (Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan) (no informant identified).

27. Superstitions


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Fháinín, — Hudson, May — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by May Hudson, a student at Drong (2) school (Drung, Co. Cavan) (no informant identified).

28. Pistreog Eile


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Casaide, Seán Ó — Rodaigh, Doimnic Ó — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Breac-chluain (B.) school (Brackloon, Co. Mayo) from informant Doimnic Ó Rodaigh.

29. Charms or Pishrogues in Connection with Milk


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Chuinn, — Murtagh, Annie — Murtagh, Mrs — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Annie Murtagh, a student at Lios Dubh (C.) school (Lisduff, Co. Mayo) from informant Mrs Murtagh.

30. The lending of a hatching hen to a neighbour brings ill luck.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Carrghamhna, S. Mac — Caron, Joseph P. — Peyton, Mrs James — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Joseph P. Caron, a student at N. Seosamh, Cill Lasrach school (Killasser, Co. Mayo) from informant Mrs James Peyton.

31. There is a belief that if there's a white cock in the yard that the man of the house will be in good health while the white cock remains alive.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Carrghamhna, S. Mac — Caron, Joseph P. — Peyton, Mrs James — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Joseph P. Caron, a student at N. Seosamh, Cill Lasrach school (Killasser, Co. Mayo) from informant Mrs James Peyton.

32. A Mhaighdean ghlórmhar mhófuil (ie mhodhamhail?) bheannuighthe


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Casaide, Seán Ó — Aodhaigín, Nóra Bean Mhic — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at Breac-chluain (B.) school (Brackloon, Co. Mayo) from informant Nóra Bean Mhic Aodhaigín.

33. You shouldn't exchange a hen for a hen or a duck for a duck, it is supposed to be unlucky.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Carrghamhna, S. Mac — Caron, Joseph P. — Peyton, Mrs James — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Joseph P. Caron, a student at N. Seosamh, Cill Lasrach school (Killasser, Co. Mayo) from informant Mrs James Peyton.

34. The crowing of a hen is very unlucky and a hen that crows should be killed.


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Carrghamhna, S. Mac — Caron, Joseph P. — Peyton, Mrs James — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by Joseph P. Caron, a student at N. Seosamh, Cill Lasrach school (Killasser, Co. Mayo) from informant Mrs James Peyton.

35. Folklore


Dates:: 1937-1938 — 1937 — 2014-2016 — 2014
Type/Formats:: Text — Folktale
Contributors:: Meiklejohn, William — Horgan, Mrs — Ireland. Department of Arts, Culture, and the Gaeltacht — University College Dublin — National Folklore Foundation--Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann [ … ]
Abstract:: Story collected by a student at An Pasáiste, Corcaigh school (Passage West, Co. Cork) from informant Mrs Horgan.

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