cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114741
title: Mad Dogs

description: Story collected by Tomás Mac Síomóin, a student at Ballinacree (B.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant Peter Sheridan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Pádraic Ó Connachtáin.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114744
title: Sweet Cootehill Town

description: Story collected by Mrs Joseph Mullen, a student at Ross school (Ross, Co. Meath) from informant Joseph Lynch.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Cáit Bean Uí Mhaoláin.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5134809
title: Old Customs

description: Story collected by Peggy Crowley, a student at Courtnacuddy school (Courtnacuddy, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Teacher name missing.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher #missing.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5134811
title: Tailor

description: Story collected by Kate Lancaster, a student at Ballyroebuck school (Ballyroebuck, Co. Wexford) from informant Richard Lancaster.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán Diolúin.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4634918
title: Local Crafts - Thatching

description: Story collected by John O' Hara, a student at Carrigeengeare school (Carrigeengeare, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mr William O' Hara.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Muireadhaigh.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5165287
title: Fool Tom and His Brother Jack

description: Story collected by Michael Moore, a student at Killyfargy school (Killyfargy, Co. Monaghan) from informant John Mac Donald.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Ó Mórdha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114746
title: Cavan Legend

description: Story collected by Mrs Joseph Mullen, a student at Ross school (Ross, Co. Meath) from informant Joseph Lynch.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Cáit Bean Uí Mhaoláin.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5165289
title: Robber and the Rent

description: Story collected by Michael Moore, a student at Killyfargy school (Killyfargy, Co. Monaghan) from informant John Mac Donald.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Ó Mórdha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4634919
title: Local Ruins

description: Story collected by Jossie Mc Morrow, a student at St Joseph's, Cill an Iomaire school (Killanummery, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Énrí Mac Murchadha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5134812
title: Old Story

description: Story collected by Rita Breen, a student at Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin school (New Ross, Co. Wexford) from informant Bernadette Kavanagh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5165353
title: Billy Williamson

description: Story collected by a student at Killyfargy school (Killyfargy, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Ó Mórdha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4634920
title: Homemade Toys

description: Story collected by a student at Carrigeencor school (Carrigeencor, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs Annie Gillmor.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114748
title: Hill of Killenarden by Charles Graham Halpine

description: Story collected by a student at Oldcastle (C.) school (Oldcastle, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire D. Ní Nualláin.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5134813
title: Hidden Treasure

description: Story collected by Mary Kehoe, a student at Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin school (New Ross, Co. Wexford) from informant Maggy Tierney.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114750
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Dan Ryan, a student at Castletown school (Castletown, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Owen Maguire.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5165356
title: Girl in the Coffin

description: Story collected by a student at Killyfargy school (Killyfargy, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Ó Mórdha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4634921
title: Hedge-School

description: Story collected by Rose Anne Mc Gowan, a student at St Joseph's, Cill an Iomaire school (Killanummery, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Énrí Mac Murchadha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114751
title: O Lady of Kinsa by Charles Graham Halpine

description: Story collected by a student at Oldcastle (C.) school (Oldcastle, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire D. Ní Nualláin.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5134815
title: About fifty years ago, there was a well near Ballyrue, and all the people from that district, used to get their water in that well.

description: Story collected by Biddy Dalton, a student at Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin school (New Ross, Co. Wexford) from informant William Dalton.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4634922
title: Rag Doll

description: Story collected by Peggy Maxwell, a student at Carrigeencor school (Carrigeencor, Co. Leitrim) from informant Maud Mc Kinley.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs Annie Gillmor.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5165357
title: Blackthorn Stick

description: Story collected by a student at Killyfargy school (Killyfargy, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Ó Mórdha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5134816
title: Patron Saint

description: Story collected by Kate Lancaster, a student at Ballyroebuck school (Ballyroebuck, Co. Wexford) from informant Richard Lancaster.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán Diolúin.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5165359
title: Jack O'Hare

description: Story collected by a student at Killyfargy school (Killyfargy, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Ó Mórdha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4634925
title: Games I Play

description: Story collected by Patrick Kelly, a student at Gortnaskeagh school (Gortnaskeagh, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mr Patrick Kelly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Anna Nic Aodha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114752
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Peggie Smyth, a student at Castletown school (Castletown, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Owen Maguire.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114755
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Paul Reid, a student at Castletown school (Castletown, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Owen Maguire.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5165365
title: Local Traditions of the Famine Period

description: Story collected by a student at Killyfargy school (Killyfargy, Co. Monaghan) from informant James Moore.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Ó Mórdha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5134818
title: In the country long ago it was customary for the people to dream of a certain place three nights in succession where there were hidden treasures.

description: Story collected by Bridie Bailey, a student at Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin school (New Ross, Co. Wexford) from informant Mr T. Whelan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4634926
title: Bird Cradle

description: Story collected by Bob Collins, a student at Carrigeencor school (Carrigeencor, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs Annie Gillmor.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5134820
title: A car was travelling from Kildare to Dublin.

description: Story collected by Kitty Slevin, a student at Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin school (New Ross, Co. Wexford) from informant Mr Dunne.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114757
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Willie Smyth, a student at Castletown school (Castletown, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Owen Maguire.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5165380
title: Famine Times

description: Story collected by a student at Killyfargy school (Killyfargy, Co. Monaghan) from informant Mrs Duffy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Ó Mórdha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4634927
title: Lore of Certain Days

description: Story collected by a student at Carrigeencor school (Carrigeencor, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs Annie Gillmor.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5134821
title: Once upon a time there lived an old woman in a little house in the depths of the country.

description: Story collected by a student at Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin school (New Ross, Co. Wexford) from informant Mrs O' Neill.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5165381
title: Games at Wakes

description: Story collected by a student at Killyfargy school (Killyfargy, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Ó Mórdha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4634928
title: Local Crafts - Churn-Making

description: Story collected by Margaret Mac Grath, a student at Carrigeengeare school (Carrigeengeare, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mrs Bridget Mac Grath.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Muireadhaigh.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114758
title: Card-Playing

description: Story collected by Patrick Lynch, a student at Ballinacree (B.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant Patrick Kennedy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Pádraic Ó Connachtáin.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114760
title: Black Man

description: Story collected by Oistín Ó Bhrádaigh, a student at Ballinacree (B.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant James Brady.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Pádraic Ó Connachtáin.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5165382
title: Old Folk-Tales

description: Story collected by Michael Moore, a student at Killyfargy school (Killyfargy, Co. Monaghan) from informant John Mac Donald.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Ó Mórdha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5134826
title: One day a man who was out walking saw a gap where gold was found.

description: Story collected by Rita Bailey, a student at Clochar na Trócaire, Ros Mhic Treóin school (New Ross, Co. Wexford) from informant Mr Whelan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sr M.R. Ní Mhaoldomhnaigh.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4634929
title: Homemade Toys

description: Story collected by Patrick Kelly, a student at Gortnaskeagh school (Gortnaskeagh, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mr Patrick Kelly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Anna Nic Aodha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5165383
title: Leeshy

description: Story collected by Michael Moore, a student at Killyfargy school (Killyfargy, Co. Monaghan) from informant John Mac Donald.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Ó Mórdha.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5114761
title: Old Crafts

description: Story collected by Mary Ryan, a student at Castletown school (Castletown, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Owen Maguire.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5134827
title: Old Sayings

description: Story collected by Bridie O' Leary, a student at Courtnacuddy school (Courtnacuddy, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Teacher name missing.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher #missing.
description: 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4634930
title: Homemade Toys

description: Story collected by Patrick Kelly, a student at Gortnaskeagh school (Gortnaskeagh, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mr James Mc Donald.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Anna Nic Aodha.
description: 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.