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Achadh Mór

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Achadh Mór (school) (Aghamore, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán P. Mac Shiúrtáin.

Original reference: 0112/3

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Mayo schools

Stories

  1. Hidden Gold (p. 109-110)
  2. How Mannin Lake Came to Be There (p. 111)
  3. There is a stone in Mick Burke's land in Tubber, and many attempts were made to dig it up but it could never be done. (p. 112-113)
  4. Once upon a time long ago a man was going to the fair of Ballyhaunis and as he was going up by Carrownedan a turkey cock came out before him on the road. (p. 114-115)
  5. There was once a woman who lived in Lauralae and one night she was coming home alone from a wake-house in Crossbeg and it was after twelve o'clock. (p. 116-117)
  6. There's a bracked stone in our field. It is in the second field from our house and it lies to the east. (p. 118)
  7. There is a field across from our house in Tom Tarpey's land. It is said it was once filled with fairies. (p. 119)
  8. Holy Wells (p. 120-121)
  9. Story (p. 122-124)
  10. Hidden Gold (p. 125)
  11. Hidden Gold (p. 126)
  12. Hidden Gold (p. 127)
  13. Weather-Lore (p. 128-131)
  14. Hidden Gold (p. 132)
  15. Long ago before Castleturley farm in the Parish of Aghamore was divided among the people, there were a lot of bullocks in it. (p. 133-134)
  16. Blessed Wells (p. 135-136)
  17. Place Names Connected with the Penal Days (p. 137-138)
  18. Cures (p. 140-141)
  19. Riddles (p. 142-149)
  20. Hidden Gold (p. 150)
  21. Hidden Gold (p. 151)
  22. Riddles (p. 152-153)
  23. Just ninetynine years ago there was a terrible storm. So bad that the people talk about it still. It is called the year of the high wind. (p. 154-155)
  24. The "Riabac" Days are the first three days in April. They are also "the days that killed old Browne's cow". (p. 156)
  25. Local Men (p. 157-164)
  26. Good Swimmer (p. 164-165)
  27. Good Ploughers (p. 165)
  28. Strong Man (p. 165-166)
  29. Good Dancers (p. 167)
  30. Names of Fields (p. 168-169)

Resource description

Origin information
Aghamore, Co. Mayo
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 112, p. 107-169)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Mayo (County)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
Treasure troves--Folklore
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Animals--Folklore
School location
Aghamore Achadh Mór Aghamore Aghamore Costello Mayo
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4427906
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0112/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Mayo schools," held by the National Folklore Collection UCD. © Digital content by University College Dublin, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <http://digital.ucd.ie/view/duchas:44279065>
Funding
Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
Record source
Metadata creation date: 2014/2016 — Metadata created by Fiontar, Dublin City University, in collaboration with the National Folklore Collection UCD and UCD Library. Original Fiontar metadata converted into MODS by UCD Library.

School location

Rights & Usage Conditions

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