Scoil na Mainistreach

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil na Mainistreach (school) (Killarney, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An Br. P.C. Mac Niallghuis.

Original reference: 0455/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Kerry schools

Stories

  1. Ráthanna agus Liosanna (p. 045-046)
  2. Gabha agus an Cheárta (p. 047)
  3. Lucht Siúil (p. 048)
  4. Cloch Mochuda (p. 049-050)
  5. Ridirí na mBóthar (p. 051-052)
  6. Leigheasanna (p. 053-054)
  7. Ráthanna agus Liosanna (p. 055-056)
  8. Toibreacha Beannaithe (p. 057-058)
  9. Seaniarsmaí (p. 059-060)
  10. Tiarna Talún (p. 061-063)
  11. Áitainmneacha (p. 064-065)
  12. Leigheasanna (p. 066-067)
  13. Leigheasanna (p. 068-069)
  14. Áitainmneacha (p. 070)
  15. Leprechaun (p. 071-073)
  16. Story (p. 073-074)
  17. Story (p. 074-076)
  18. Long ago a Lepracaun was taking a pot of gold to the Queen of Connacht. (p. 077-078)
  19. Tramps or Tinkers (p. 079-081)
  20. How Tinkers Get Married (p. 081-082)
  21. Tramps do not call very often at my house, because we live close to the town and they are afraid of the Guards... (p. 082-084)
  22. Story (p. 084-085)
  23. Tramps or Tinkers (p. 086)
  24. Games I Play (p. 088-089)
  25. Other Games (p. 090-091)
  26. Holy Wells (p. 092-094)
  27. Story (p. 094-095)
  28. A woman was suffering from a swoolen leg. Her daughter braught her water from the Well. (p. 096)
  29. Cu Cullan was born near Dublin a very long time ago. His greatest wish was to join... (p. 097-099)
  30. Story (p. 100)
  31. Care of the Feet (p. 102-105)
  32. Wild Animals (p. 106-110)
  33. There are many wild animals in Killarney such as the fox, the deer, the stag, and a few others. (p. 110-112)
  34. Once upon a time a keeper in the Demesne was riding his bicycle up the river walk, and a deer came out and attacked him and threw him off his bicycle. (p. 113)
  35. Bóithre an Cheantair (p. 115-116)
  36. Reilig (p. 117-118)
  37. Blacksmiths (p. 120-121)
  38. Blacksmiths (p. 121-122)
  39. Fair Day (p. 123-126)
  40. Naomh Pátrúin Mo Cheantair (p. 127)
  41. Mo Cheantar Féin (p. 128-129)
  42. Seaniarsmaí (p. 130-131)
  43. Ross Castle (p. 132-134)
  44. Ross Castle (p. 134-135)
  45. One day a man went swimming in the middle lake. He had his valet with him and the valet told him that it was too dangerous to go in there. (p. 135-136)
  46. Ross Castle (p. 137)
  47. Food in Olden Times (p. 138-139)
  48. Pósaithe (p. 140-141)
  49. Hidden Treasure (p. 142-143)
  50. Leigheasanna (p. 144-145)
  51. Peil agus Iomáin (p. 146-147)
  52. Daoine Cáiliúla (p. 148-149)
  53. Seanfhoirgnithe (p. 150)
  54. Toibreacha Beannaithe (p. 151-152)
  55. Bóithre an Cheantair (p. 153-154)
  56. Filí an Bhaile (p. 155-156)
  57. Cúram na gCos (p. 157-158)
  58. Tiarna Talún (p. 159-160)
  59. Ainmhithe Allta (p. 161-162)
  60. Penal Days (p. 163-164)
  61. Penal Days (p. 164-165)
  62. Penal Days (p. 165-166)
  63. Penal Days (p. 166-167)
  64. Wild Animals (p. 168-170)

Resource description

Origin information
Killarney, Co. Kerry
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 455, p. 43-170)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Kerry
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Leprechauns   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
Animals--Folklore
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Food--Folklore
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Killarney Cill Airne Killarney Magunihy Kerry
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4713250
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0455/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Kerry 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:47132505>
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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