Barradubh (Sixmilebridge)

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Barradubh (Sixmilebridge) (school) (Barraduff, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Dómhnall Ua Donnchadha.

Original reference: 0457/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Kerry schools

Stories

  1. Hidden Treasures - The Rat and the Gold (p. 201)
  2. Hidden Treasures - The Lost Pot of Gold (p. 201-202)
  3. Hidden Treasures - Johnny Morley's Gold (p. 202-203)
  4. Stories (p. 203-204)
  5. Story (p. 205)
  6. Story (p. 206)
  7. Story (p. 206-207)
  8. Story (p. 208)
  9. Story (p. 208-209)
  10. Story (p. 210-211)
  11. Ghost of Baile na Díge (p. 211-212)
  12. Why the Turn o' the Castle is so called (p. 212)
  13. An Englishman, a Scotchman and an Irishman were sentenced to be hanged in England and the Judge gave them the option of being hanged from their favourite tree. (p. 213)
  14. An Englishman, a Scotchman and an Irishman were sentenced to be flogged and the judge gave them the option of wearing anything they wished while being flogged. (p. 213)
  15. An Englishman, a Scotchman and an Irishman went to a rich man's wake. (p. 213)
  16. In a certain distant land 'tis the custom when a man dies to pay somebody who would watch from dark till dawn in the dead room. (p. 214)
  17. Riddles (p. 215)
  18. Riddles (p. 216-225)
  19. Weather-Lore (p. 226-227)
  20. Local Heroes (p. 228-234)
  21. Local Happenings - The Moving Bog (p. 235-244)
  22. Old Trades - Candle-Making (p. 246-250)
  23. Old Trades - Splinters (p. 250-252)
  24. Old Trades - Wheel Strings (p. 252-255)
  25. Old Trades - Basket-Making (p. 255-265)
  26. Sciathóg (p. 265-267)
  27. Noted Basket-Maker who Learned much in Gaol (p. 267a-267b)
  28. Old Trades - The Hand Basket (p. 267-268)
  29. Old Trades - Cradle-Making (p. 268-269)
  30. Old Trades - An Sleán (p. 269-271)
  31. Old Trades - Harrows (p. 271-272)
  32. Old Trades - Plough Socks (p. 272)
  33. Old Trades - Horseshoes (p. 272-273)
  34. Old Trades - Nail-Making (p. 273-274)
  35. Old Trades - Tongs (p. 274)
  36. Old Trades - Gates (p. 274)
  37. Old Trades - Spinning (p. 275-279)
  38. Old Trades - Flax (p. 279-283)
  39. Old Trades - Quilting (p. 283-284)
  40. Old Trades - Dyeing (p. 285)
  41. Old Trades - Thatching (p. 286-288)
  42. Old Trades - Curled Hair (p. 289-293)
  43. Old Trades - Rope Mending (p. 293-294)
  44. Old Trades - Leather-Making (p. 295-402)
  45. Old Trades - Fishing (p. 403-404)
  46. Old Trades - Fishing - An Starragán (p. 404-407)
  47. Old Trades - Fishing - Turning Streams (p. 407-408)
  48. Old Trades - Fishing - Night Fishing (p. 408-410)
  49. Old Trades - Fishing - Salmon Fishing (p. 410-420)
  50. Old Trades - Fishing - Waterfalls - Netting White Salmon (p. 420-422)
  51. Old Trades - Fishing - Blasting Fish (p. 423)
  52. Bainne Cinn (p. 424-425)
  53. Sheep-Dip (p. 425-426)
  54. Otter Board (p. 426-428)
  55. There was a great poacher who lived in Bun a' Chumar. (p. 428-434)
  56. There were some celebrated fishermen in this parish. (p. 434-437)
  57. Eels (p. 437-438)
  58. Monster Eel (p. 438-439)
  59. Game Hunting (p. 439-440)
  60. Woodcock (p. 440)
  61. Pigeons (p. 440)
  62. Hare Hunting (p. 440-443)
  63. Tracking Hares (p. 443-446)
  64. Rabbit Hunting (p. 446-447)
  65. Badgering (p. 447-453)
  66. Fox Hunting (p. 453-454)
  67. Cub Hunting (p. 454)
  68. Foxes have a den and have lived for years at Corhill Headfort Killarney about a mile and a half from Carradubh School. (p. 455-456)
  69. Otter Hunting (p. 456-458)
  70. Wild Geese (p. 458-459)
  71. Wild Cat (p. 459)
  72. Inlaid Workmanship (p. 459-460)
  73. Burning Lime (p. 460-467)
  74. Sock-Making (p. 467-468)

Resource description

Origin information
Barraduff, Co. Kerry
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 457, p. 198-468)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Kerry
Treasure troves--Folklore
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Basket making   linked data (lcsh)
Textile industry   linked data (lcsh)
Fishing   linked data (lcsh)
Dyes and dyeing   linked data (lcsh)
Thatched roofs   linked data (lcsh)
Rope trade   linked data (lcsh)
Animals--Folklore
Limekilns   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Barraduff Barr Dubh Barraduff Aghadoe Magunihy Kerry
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4713258
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0457/2

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:47132585>
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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