Clais na nGearrán

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clais na nGearrán (school) (Clashnagarrane, Co. Kerry), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Tadhg Ó Conchubhair.

Original reference: 0453/3

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Kerry schools

Stories

  1. St Stephen's Day (p. 309-311)
  2. Wren Boys (p. 312-313)
  3. Biddies (p. 314-315)
  4. Biddies (p. 315-316)
  5. Planting Potatoes (p. 317-319)
  6. Shrove (p. 320-322)
  7. Stampy Bread (p. 323-324)
  8. How Bread is Made in the Present Day (p. 325-326)
  9. Omens and Superstitions (p. 327-338)
  10. Proverbs (p. 340-349)
  11. Animals we Have at Home (p. 350-354)
  12. Riddles (p. 355-377)
  13. Travelling Folk (p. 378-379)
  14. Games We Play (p. 380-381)
  15. Games I Play (p. 382-384)
  16. Hedge-Schools (p. 385-389)
  17. Cures (p. 390-397)
  18. Local Forges (p. 399-403)
  19. Local Fairs (p. 404-405)
  20. Care of the Feet (p. 406-407)

Resource description

Origin information
Clashnagarrane, Co. Kerry
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 453, p. 307-407)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Kerry
Saint Stephen's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Potatoes   linked data (lcsh)
Carnival    linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Shoes   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Clashnagarrane Clashnagarrane Kilcummin Magunihy Kerry
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4713242
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0453/3

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:47132425>
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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