The Schools' Collection: County Limerick 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 Limerick schools.

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Cromadh (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cromadh (B.) (school) (Croom, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Dáithí Ó Ceanntabhail.

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Coill Beithne (C.), Baile Mhistéala


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Coill Beithne (C.), Baile Mhistéala (school) (Kilbeheny, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938.

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Cill Laichtín, An Caisleán Nua


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cill Laichtín, An Caisleán Nua (school) (Killaghteen, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Nioclás Breathnach.

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Baile na Carraige, Cill Díoma


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile na Carraige, Cill Díoma (school) (Ballynacarriga, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Gríobhtha.

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Scoil an Chlochair, Cappamore


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil an Chlochair, Cappamore (school) (Cappamore, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Fionntán.

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Tobar Pádraig


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Tobar Pádraig (school) (Patrickswell, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Anraoi Ó Broin.

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Cromadh (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Cromadh (B.) (school) (Croom, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Dáithí Ó Ceanntabhail.

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Baile Uí Argáin, Cill Moicheallóg


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Uí Argáin, Cill Moicheallóg (school) (Ballyorgan, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher A. Ó Hódhráin.

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Athea


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Athea (school) (Athea, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher M. Bean Uí Dhanachair.

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Ballyloghane, Caisleán Nua Thiar


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballyloghane, Caisleán Nua Thiar (school) (Ballinloughane, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher S. Condún.

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Carrickerry (B.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Carrickerry (B.) (school) (Carrigkerry, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Conaill.

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Athea (B.)


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

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Teampoll an Ghleanntáin (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Teampoll an Ghleanntáin (C.) (school) (Templeglentan, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Meadhbh Ní Ghormáin.

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Gleann Gort, Caisleán Nua Thiar


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Gleann Gort, Caisleán Nua Thiar (school) (Glengort South, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Treasa, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin.

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Creathlach, Mainistir na Féile


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Creathlach, Mainistir na Féile (school) (Crataloe West, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Dáithí Mac an Bháird.

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Fedamore (B.)


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

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Ballyhahill (B.), Glin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballyhahill (B.), Glin (school) (Ballyhahill, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Domhnall Ó Maoláin.

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Clochar San Pól, Cill Fhíonáin


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Clochar San Pól, Cill Fhíonáin (school) (Kilfinnane, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Bernadette.

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Faill Uí Chléirigh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Faill Uí Chléirigh (school) (Foilycleara, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Ml. Ó Heachthigheirn.

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Nicker (C.), Pallas Green


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Nicker (C.), Pallas Green (school) (Nicker, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Miss Annie Kelly.

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Baile Giolla tSionáin (C.)


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Baile Giolla tSionáin (C.) (school) (Ballygiltenan Upper, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máiréad, Bean Uí Chathaláin.

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Carrickerry, Árd-achadh


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Carrickerry, Árd-achadh (school) (Carrigkerry, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Caitlín, Bean Uí Chonaill.

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Beárna, Pálas Gréine


A collection of folklore and local history stories from Beárna, Pálas Gréine (school) (Barna, Co. Limerick), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Chathbhuaidh.

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