Harristown, Piltown

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Harristown, Piltown (school) (Harristown, Co. Kilkenny), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher G. Ó Súilleabháin.

Original reference: 0842/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Kilkenny schools

Stories

  1. Story (p. 107-109)
  2. Story (p. 110-113)
  3. Funny Story (p. 114-115)
  4. Local Cures (p. 116-120)
  5. Holy Wells (p. 121-122)
  6. Story (p. 123-125)
  7. Food in Olden Times (p. 126-127)
  8. Riddles (p. 128-139)
  9. Proverbs (p. 140-144)
  10. Potato Crop (p. 145-148)
  11. Lore of Certain Days (p. 149-151)
  12. Place Names (Fields) (p. 153-158)
  13. Farm Animals (p. 160-161)
  14. Farm Animals (p. 162-163)
  15. The School Area (p. 164-172)
  16. Hidden Treasure (p. 173-174)
  17. Hidden Treasure (p. 174-175)
  18. Leac an Scail (p. 176-177)
  19. Leac an Scail (p. 178-179)
  20. Stealing Butter (p. 180-181)
  21. Stealing Butter (p. 182-184)
  22. Landlord (p. 185-187)
  23. Story (p. 188-190)
  24. Story (p. 191-193)
  25. Old Prayers (p. 194-198)
  26. Fishing (p. 199-200)
  27. Fishing (p. 201-202)
  28. Games we Play (p. 203-206)
  29. Weather-Lore (p. 207-209)
  30. Story (p. 210-213)
  31. Magic Belt (p. 214-216)

Resource description

Origin information
Harristown, Co. Kilkenny
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 842, p. 106-216)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Kilkenny (County)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Food--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Fishing   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
School location
Harristown Baile Anraí Harristown Muckalee Knocktopher Kilkenny
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4758488
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0842/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Kilkenny 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:47584885>
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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