Castlepollard (C.)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Castlepollard (C.) (school) (Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Egan.

Original reference: 0721/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Westmeath schools

Stories

  1. Scéal (p. 127-130)
  2. Hidden Treasure (p. 131-133)
  3. Hidden Treasure (p. 133-134)
  4. Cures (p. 135-136)
  5. Cionn Toirc (p. 137-138)
  6. Herbs (p. 139)
  7. Proverbs and Sayings (p. 140)
  8. Churning (p. 141-142)
  9. Old Prayers (p. 143-144)
  10. Story of the Holy Family (p. 145-146)
  11. Festival Customs (p. 147-152)
  12. Local Place Names (p. 153-155)
  13. Bread (p. 156-157)
  14. Old Ruins (p. 158-159)
  15. Old Crafts (p. 160-162)
  16. Weather-Lore (p. 163-164)
  17. Games I Play (p. 165-169)
  18. Food in Olden Times (p. 171-172)
  19. Fairy Forts (p. 173-174)
  20. Old Churchyards (p. 175-176)
  21. Travelling Folk (p. 177-178)
  22. Old Story (p. 179-181)
  23. Funny Story (p. 182-183)
  24. Local Fair (p. 184)

Resource description

Origin information
Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 721, p. 126-184)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Westmeath
Treasure troves--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Butter   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Jesus Christ--Family
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Bread--Folklore
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Castlepollard Baile na gCros Castlepollard Rathgarve Fore Westmeath
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5009030
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0721/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Westmeath 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:50090305>
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

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