The Schools' Collection: County Westmeath 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 Westmeath schools.

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Lismacaffry


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Lismacaffry (school) (Lismacaffry, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Ml. Ó Gamhna.

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New Bristy


A collection of folklore and local history stories from New Bristy (school) (Newbristy South, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bríd Murphy.

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Ballinagore


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

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Kilbeggan (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Kilbeggan (B.) (school) (Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Mac Siúrtáin.

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Irishtown


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Irishtown (school) (Irishtown, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Margaret McNally.

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Walshestown


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Walshestown (school) (Walshestown North, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Dhuibhir.

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Ballynacargy (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballynacargy (C.) (school) (Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Mhic Óda.

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Mullingar (Pres. Convent)


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

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Turin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Turin (school) (Tevrin, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bríd Mhistéal.

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Glascorn


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Glascorn (school) (Glascarn, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Hope.

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Castletowngeoghegan (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Castletowngeoghegan (B.) (school) (Castletown Geoghegan, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher T. Ó Conaire.

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Ballinagore (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballinagore (C.) (school) (Ballynagore, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Miss A. Heduan.

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Curraghmore


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Curraghmore (school) (Curraghmore, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Mrs Mc Donagh.

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Dysert


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dysert (school) (Dysart, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher C. Nic Eochagáin.

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Ballinahowen


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballinahowen (school) (Ballynahown, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher T. Hanly.

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Boher


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Boher (school) (Bracknahevla, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher T. Kavanagh.

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Moate (2)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Moate (2) (school) (Moate, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Ruairc.

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Convent of Mercy, Athlone


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

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Coosan


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Coosan (school) (Coosan, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher T. Ní Ghiollanríogh.

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Moyvore


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

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Kilcleagh (Mixed)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Kilcleagh (Mixed) (school) (Kilcleagh, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Murphy.

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Moyvoughley


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Moyvoughley (school) (Moyvoughly, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher C. Ní Fhlannagáin.

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Ballymore (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballymore (C.) (school) (Ballymore, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher K. Kavanagh.

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