The Schools' Collection: County Mayo schools


Bailiúchán na Scol, or The Schools’ Collection, is the result of a scheme initiated by the Irish Folklore Commission in collaboration with the Department of Education and the Irish National Teachers' Organisation. The scheme encouraged primary school children in the Irish Free State to collect and document folklore and local history. This collection contains chapters of material collected by County Mayo schools.

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Sáile


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Sáile (school) (Salia, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher R. Ó Cuinn.

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Gob an Choire (Clochar)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gob an Choire (Clochar) (school) (Achill Sound, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sr. M. de Sales.

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Dubhach (Duagh)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dubhach (Duagh) (school) (Dooagh, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Na Mná Rialta..

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Doirín


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Doirín (school) (Derreen, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Mac Cárthaigh.

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Bunacurry


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Bunacurry (school) (Bunnacurry, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Cáit Nic Aodha.

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Baile an Daingin (B)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile an Daingin (B) (school) (Ballindine, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus P. Ó Gríobhtha.

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Baile an Daingin (B)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile an Daingin (B) (school) (Ballindine, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus P. Ó Gríobhtha.

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Baile Gaedhealach (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Gaedhealach (B.) (school) (Irishtown, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Míchael Ó Slatara.

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Baile Gaedhaelach (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Gaedhaelach (C.) (school) (Irishtown, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Mc Manus.

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Teach Chaoin (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Teach Chaoin (B.) (school) (Tagheen, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Maoilearca.

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Ceathrú Stialláin (Carrowsteelawn)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ceathrú Stialláin (Carrowsteelawn) (school) (Carrowsteelaun, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Pádhraic Mac Giollagáin.

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Baile an Daingin (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile an Daingin (C.) (school) (Ballindine, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire de Staic.

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Ball Áluinn (Balla)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ball Áluinn (Balla) (school) (Balla, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Maolanaigh.

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Manulla


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Manulla (school) (Manulla, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Mac an Adhastair.

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Balla (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Balla (C.) (school) (Balla, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Katie M. Walker.

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Teach Chaoin (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Teach Chaoin (C.) (school) (Tagheen, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bríd, Bean Uí Áinlighe.

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Clochar


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar (school) (Clogher, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Gealbháin.

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Belcarra (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Belcarra (C.) (school) (Ballycarra, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mary T. Moran.

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Manulla (Cailíní)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Manulla (Cailíní) (school) (Manulla, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Bairéad.

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Cill Mheadoin (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Mheadoin (C.) (school) (Kilmaine, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Maighréad, Bean Uí Ghliosáin.

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Breac-chluain


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Breac-chluain (school) (Brackloon South, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Liam Mac Gabhann.

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Coillte Bó


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Coillte Bó (school) (Kiltybo, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Michael S. Ó Ceallaigh.

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Cúige


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cúige (school) (Coogue Middle, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Ó Briain.

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