The Schools' Collection: County Dublin 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 Dublin schools.

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Presentation Convent, Lucan


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

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Clondalkin (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clondalkin (B.) (school) (Clondalkin, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Riain.

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Saggart


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Saggart (school) (Saggart, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Michael Ó Cléirigh.

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Clonsilla


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clonsilla (school) (Clonsilla, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ní Cholmáin.

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Brittas


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Brittas (school) (Brittas, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher B. Ní Mhaoldhomhnaigh.

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Killiney


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Killiney (school) (Killiney, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Searloit Ní Choigligh.

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Blackrock (Mercy Convent)


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

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Ballycorus


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballycorus (school) (Ballycorus, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher E. Nic Shionóid.

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Palmerstown


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

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Foxrock (St Brigid's)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Foxrock (St Brigid's) (school) (Foxrock, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Ní Mhaolagáin.

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St Peter's, Phibsboro


A collection of folklore and local history stories from St Peter's, Phibsboro (school) (Phibsborough, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Ss. Breathnach.

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Stillorgan


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Stillorgan (school) (Stillorgan, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938.

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Glenasmole (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Glenasmole (B.) (school) (Glenasmole, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Sr. Ó Móráin.

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St Mary's Tallaght


A collection of folklore and local history stories from St Mary's Tallaght (school) (Tallaght, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Chuinn.

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Presentation Convent, George's Hill, Dublin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Presentation Convent, George's Hill, Dublin (school) (George's Hill, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher The Sisters.

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Rathfarnham (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Rathfarnham (B.) (school) (Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Dubhthaigh.

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Dúnlaoghaire (Christian Bros.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Dúnlaoghaire (Christian Bros.) (school) (Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Muirgheasa.

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Taney, Dundrum


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Taney, Dundrum (school) (Dundrum, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher E. Costello.

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Swords (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Swords (B.) (school) (Swords, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher A. Hamill.

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Howth (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Howth (C.) (school) (Howth, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Ní Bhuain.

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Skerries (St. Patrick's : Boys)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Skerries (St. Patrick's : Boys) (school) (Skerries, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher T. Mc Namee.

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Corduff


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Corduff (school) (Corduff, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher E. Ó Duinn.

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Howth (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Howth (B.) (school) (Howth, Co. Dublin), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher E. J. Crowley.

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