The Schools' Collection: County Offaly 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 Offaly schools.

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Rashina, Athlone


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rashina, Athlone (school) (Rashinagh, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Cinnéide.

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An Clochán (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from An Clochán (C.) (school) (Cloghan, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mairéad, Bean Uí Ghionnáin.

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Banagher (B.)


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

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Coolanarney


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Coolanarney (school) (Coolanarney, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher D. Mac Gairbhíth.

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Ballycumber (B.), St Ciaran's


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballycumber (B.), St Ciaran's (school) (Ballycumber, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher G. Ó Súilleabháin.

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Tobar (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tobar (C.) (school) (Tober, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Thóirdhealbhaigh.

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Muclach


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Muclach (school) (Mucklagh, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Néill.

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Killina (Pres. Convent)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killina (Pres. Convent) (school) (Killina, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sisters..

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Kilcormac (Mercy Convent)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Kilcormac (Mercy Convent) (school) (Kilcormac, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sr M. Finghín.

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Island Parish


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Island Parish (school) (Ballina, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Móráin.

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Gallen


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gallen (school) (Gallen, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher T.R. Goodwin.

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Charleville, Tullamore


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Charleville, Tullamore (school) (Charleville Demesne, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Bhealóg.

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Broughall, Killcormac


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Broughall, Killcormac (school) (Broughal, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Chlabhtaigh.

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Tisaran


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tisaran (school) (Moystown Demesne, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ní Éireamhóin.

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Clara (2)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clara (2) (school) (Clara, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Mhic Thomáis.

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Garbally, Banagher


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Garbally, Banagher (school) (Garbally, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher D. Ryder.

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Banagher (Parochial)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Banagher (Parochial) (school) (Banagher, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Olive Wilde.

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Ballycumber (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballycumber (C.) (school) (Ballycumber, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Fenelon.

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Tobar (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tobar (B.) (school) (Tober, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher C. Ó Maoltuile.

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Bloomhill


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Bloomhill (school) (Cloncraff or Bloomhill, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher C. Nic Annraoi.

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Durrow


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Durrow (school) (Durrow Demesne, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Coinín.

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Rahan (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rahan (B.) (school) (Rahan, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher L. Ó Reannacháin.

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High St. (C.), Belmont


A collection of folklore and local history stories from High St. (C.), Belmont (school) (Belmont, Co. Offaly), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Annie Phelan.

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