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Ráth Sheiscinn

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ráth Sheiscinn (school) (Ratheskin, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Anna Ní Chléirigh.

Original reference: 0142/2

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Mayo schools

Stories

  1. Why Ratheskin was so Called (p. 135a)
  2. Cillin, Cloon, Clig (p. 135a-136)
  3. Ratheskin Fair (p. 137)
  4. Time of the Steel Boys (p. 138-139)
  5. Tobar Beannaithe (p. 140)
  6. St Pian's Well (p. 140-141)
  7. Mass in Penal Times (p. 141-142)
  8. Rathroe Castle (p. 142)
  9. Tomhaiseanna (p. 143-144)
  10. Sráidbhailte (p. 145)
  11. Páirceanna (p. 146)
  12. Brian Rua Carabine (p. 147-148)
  13. Amhrán - Taobh na Carraige Báine (p. 149-151)
  14. McDonnells and O'Donnells (p. 152-154)
  15. Castle in Glen (p. 155-156)
  16. Castle in Creeves (p. 157-158)
  17. Lynotts of Carn (p. 159-160)
  18. Glenedagh and Mullaghafarry (p. 161)
  19. Creeves (p. 162-163)
  20. Oisín (p. 164-165)
  21. Treasure Trove (p. 166-167)
  22. Na Boithre (p. 168)
  23. Gardiners - Landlords (p. 169-170)
  24. Moyne Abbey (p. 171)
  25. Gorta (p. 172-174)
  26. Hedge-Schools and Masters (p. 175-176)
  27. Oíche na Gaoithe Móire (p. 177)
  28. Cures (p. 179-180)
  29. Old Pretender - James III (p. 181-183)
  30. Mermaid (p. 184)
  31. The Pretender's Toast (p. 185-186)
  32. Hugh O'Hara (p. 187-190)
  33. Treasure Trove (p. 191-192)
  34. Mermaid (p. 193-195)
  35. Friars at Backs (p. 196-197)
  36. Hata Bhaile Gleanna (p. 198)
  37. Lucht Siúil (p. 199-200)
  38. Seanfhocail (p. 201)
  39. Scéal (p. 202-208)
  40. Lord Tirawley of Lacken (p. 209-210)
  41. Rathroe (p. 211)
  42. Human Skeleton (p. 212-213)
  43. Seanfhocla (p. 214)
  44. Seanfhocla (p. 215)
  45. Tomhaiseanna (p. 216)
  46. Alphabet (p. 217-218)
  47. Proverbs (p. 219-220)
  48. Alphabet in English (p. 221-222)
  49. There was once a king who said that the messenger who told him of his mother's death should be executed. (p. 223)
  50. Domhnall O Conaill an dtuigeann tú Gaedilge? (p. 223)
  51. Tá mé féin sáthach agus tá mo bhean sáthach agus is ceart go bhfuil chuile dhuine sáthach. (p. 224)
  52. Why Claí Ramhar was so Called (p. 225)
  53. Old Schools (p. 225-226)

Resource description

Origin information
Ratheskin, Co. Mayo
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 142, p. 135a-226)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Mayo (County)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Roads   linked data (lcsh)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Winds--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Mermaids   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Ratheskin Ráth Sheiscinn Ratheskin Kilfian Tirawley Mayo
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4428035
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0142/2

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Mayo 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:44280355>
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

Rights & Usage Conditions

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