Selection of photographs from the National Folklore Collection which illustrates the work of the Irish Folklore Commission and its successors.

National Folklore Collection. Photographic Collection

National Folklore Collection. Photographic Collection

Gates, north Co. Dublin.

Fence-gap, Carraroe.

Gates, north Co. Dublin.

gate posts near Dunleer

gate posts near Dunleer.

fence "gates", near Inver.

gate posts near Dunleer

Gate Inn, Ballinamuck.

Gates, Rathangan.

Gate posts of Mourne granite. The ‘eye’ to take rod of gate is imbedded in the stone; does not pierce it with a fastening at the back as in other specimens. The selections re above, however, appear to be: imbedded type: for gates or gateways rather entering the family dwelling or yard.

Handsome wrought-iron gates.

Gateway at Glendalough.

Gate posts of Mourne granite.

Gate pillar; piers of Mourne granite.

Gate posts of Mourne granite.

Gate.

Gate posts of Mourne granite - imbedded type.

Gate pillars - a field gate entrance.

Crude (concrete) gate posts.

Gatepost, Drumman More.

Hearth, Carraroe.