Drumlease

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Drumlease (school) (Drumlease, Co. Leitrim), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Thomas Dillon.

Original reference: 0200/3

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Leitrim schools

Stories

  1. Landlords (p. 178-179)
  2. Once upon a time an old woman and her son lived in an old cabin overlooking the beautiful lake of Lough Gill. (p. 180-183)
  3. About two miles from Dromahair in Kilcoosey there is a Lough called the "Blind Lough". (p. 184-185)
  4. There wasn't a better doing man in all Leitrim or the next county to it than Billy Brogen. (p. 186-192)
  5. Peculiar Stone in the Abbey Ruins (p. 193)
  6. Pilgrim Who Went to Lough Derg (p. 194)
  7. Near Benbo mountain by the side of a house in which an old hag lived is a very bog stone or rock which was called the "big rock". (p. 195-196)
  8. Nine Pipers (p. 196-197)
  9. Flight of Killenumery Church (p. 198)
  10. Ghost Story (p. 199-200)
  11. Farmer and a Fox (p. 200-201)
  12. Fox and the Wolf (p. 201-202)
  13. Farmer Shooting the Rabbits (p. 202-203)
  14. How the Robin Got Its Red Breast (p. 203-205)
  15. Legend of a Moss Rose (p. 206)
  16. Story of a Rich Man and His Orchard (p. 207-208)
  17. Spa Well near Dromahair (p. 208-209)
  18. Old Disused Mine-Shaft near Dromahair (p. 209-210)
  19. Ghost Story - Seán Rua (p. 211-213)
  20. Cures (p. 214-217)
  21. Landlords (p. 217-218)
  22. Story of an Overlucked Cow (p. 219-221)
  23. St Molaise (p. 221-223)
  24. Folktale Told by a Rambler (p. 224-232)
  25. Weather-Lore (p. 233-235)
  26. Woman Who Used to Change Herself to a Beetle (p. 236-237)
  27. How Séamus Got a Clear Receipt (p. 238-247)
  28. Friarstown Ghost (p. 247-249)
  29. Festival Customs (p. 250-257)
  30. Cobbler's Bush (p. 258)
  31. Fairy Woman (p. 259-261)
  32. Steamer to Sligo (p. 261-262)
  33. Jerry Murphy and the Leprechaun (p. 262-263)
  34. Story (p. 264-266)
  35. On the 24th April 1935 Mr Pepper Irish Land Commission Impertor arrived to Elizabeth Buchanan estate Friarstown Dromahair. (p. 267-272)
  36. On May Eve night one of the games that are played is the plucking of the yarrow. (p. 273)
  37. Captain Carter (p. 274-275)
  38. Ghost Story (p. 275-276)
  39. Sean Breac (p. 277-279)
  40. Seán Mór (p. 280-281)
  41. Food (p. 282-284)
  42. Stories of the Holy Family (p. 285-286)
  43. Pat Leathshúil (p. 287-289)
  44. Games (p. 290-298)
  45. Crafts (p. 298-299)
  46. Crafts (p. 300-303)
  47. Crafts (p. 303-305)
  48. Lime-Kiln (p. 305-306)
  49. Crafts (p. 306-310)
  50. Crafts (p. 310-314)
  51. Crafts (p. 314-321)
  52. Jams (p. 322-328)
  53. Drinks (p. 329-330)
  54. Food (p. 330-331)
  55. Men of Drumlease (p. 332)
  56. River Bonet (p. 333-334)
  57. Superstitions (p. 334-335)
  58. Superstitions (p. 335-336)
  59. Superstitions (p. 337-338)
  60. Superstitions (p. 339-341)
  61. Superstitions (p. 341-342)
  62. Witch (p. 343-344)

Resource description

Origin information
Drumlease, Co. Leitrim
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 200, p. 176-344)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Leitrim (County)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Religion   linked data (lcsh)
Foxes--Folklore
Birds--Folklore
local legends   linked data (afset)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Leprechauns   linked data (lcsh)
May (Month)--Folklore
Food--Folklore
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Limekilns   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
School location
Drumlease Droim Lias Drumlease Drumlease Drumahaire Leitrim
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4602763
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0200/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Leitrim 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:46027635>
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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