cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5071661
title: Doolargy

description: Story collected by a student at Dulargy school (Doolargy, Co. Louth) from informant Michael Doherty.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher James Mc Creesh.
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_5144901
title: Old Crafts - Spinning

description: Story collected by Esther Grimes, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) from informant John Hogan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó 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_4780153
title: Local Cures

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Mrs James Knox.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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_5115249
title: Local Marriage Customs

description: Story collected by a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) from informant Patrick Dempsey.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_5071708
title: To cure a whooping cough, eat a piece of bread, butter and sugar given to you by a woman who married a man of the same name.

description: Story collected by John Cooney, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) from informant Mrs Cooney.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5144902
title: Care of Our Farm Animals

description: Story collected by Patrick Daly, a student at Ferbane (B.) school (Ferbane, Co. Offaly) from informant Willie Doyle.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Mac Cárthaigh.
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_4780157
title: Song

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) from informant John Knox.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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_5115264
title: Local Place Names

description: Story collected by K. Molloy, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_5144903
title: Old Crafts - Thatchers

description: Story collected by Treasa Carry, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) from informant Michael Carry.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó 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_4780172
title: Story

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Phil Maher.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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_5071710
title: If you exterminate crickets from your house you will have bad luck.

description: Story collected by John Cooney, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) from informant Mr Carmody.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5071714
title: There was a man called Sharkey who used to frequent an inn at Bellurgan called "The Blue Anchor".

description: Story collected by John Cooney, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) from informant Mr Cooney.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5115265
title: Funny Story I Heard

description: Story collected by Mary Mc Dermott, a student at St Feighin's, Collinstown school (Collinstown, Co. Westmeath) from informant Francis Nugent.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sean Flood.
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_5115267
title: Local Place Names

description: Story collected by a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_5144905
title: Old Crafts - Thatchers

description: Story collected by John Feighery, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) from informant Patrick Bergin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó 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_4780175
title: Jack the Apprenticed Thief

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Phil Maher.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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_5071715
title: Here is a rhyme concerning marriages.

description: Story collected by John Cooney, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) from informant Mrs Cooney.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5144907
title: Old Crafts - Thatchers

description: Story collected by John Donegan, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) from informant Thomas Hennessy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó 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_4780179
title: Cill Daltúin

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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_5115269
title: In the Penal Times

description: Story collected by K. Molloy, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) from informant T. Fitzsimons.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_4780183
title: Legend of the Hawthorn Bush - The White Lady of Bessboro

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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_5144909
title: Old Crafts - Churn Making

description: Story collected by Treasa Carry, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) from informant William Carry.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó 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_5071716
title: At a place called Fane Valley there is a thatcher called Paddy Biggs...

description: Story collected by John Cooney, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) from informant Mr D. Carmody.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5071717
title: Pirate Byrne's Treasure

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) from informant Mrs Gaughran.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5115272
title: Lore of Certain Days

description: Story collected by Christy Delamere, a student at Castlepollard (B.) school (Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher William Coghlan.
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_5115273
title: Bird-Lore

description: Story collected by K. Molloy, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Coleman.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_5144912
title: Old Crafts - Skib Making

description: Story collected by John Donegan, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) from informant Thomas Hennessy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó 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_4780190
title: Games we Play

description: Story collected by Sigle De Paor, a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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_5144913
title: Old Story

description: Story collected by Donald Guinan, a student at Ferbane (B.) school (Ferbane, Co. Offaly) from informant John Galvin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Mac Cárthaigh.
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_4780191
title: Old Raths

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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_5071718
title: Swallows flying high means that there will be good weather,

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5115274
title: Funny Story I Heard

description: Story collected by Nora Fitzsimons, a student at St Feighin's, Collinstown school (Collinstown, Co. Westmeath) from informant Tom Boylan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sean Flood.
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_4780203
title: Games we Play

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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_5144917
title: Leprechaun

description: Story collected by Eamon Daly, a student at Ferbane (B.) school (Ferbane, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Linahan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Mac Cárthaigh.
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_5071719
title: If Candlemas Day is bright and clear, we may expect a wet summer.

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5115276
title: Local Cures

description: Story collected by M.B. Nugent, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) from informant Henry Nugent.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_5144922
title: 1934 Ethnography

description: Story collected by a student at Ferbane (Convent) school (Ferbane, Co. Offaly) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sr. Patrick .
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_5071720
title: When old people's corns are sore we may expect rain.

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5115280
title: Local Cures

description: Story collected by Mary Coleman, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Coleman.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_4780204
title: Local Diseases and Cures

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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_5071721
title: When the sky is red at sunset there will be good weather the following day.

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5144927
title: List of Irish Words Still in Use in Popular English Speech

description: Story collected by a student at Ferbane (Convent) school (Ferbane, Co. Offaly) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sr. Patrick .
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_4780207
title: Food in Olden Times

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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_5115287
title: Animals

description: Story collected by a student at Finea school (Finnea, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mr Thomas Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Kathleen Hackett.
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_4780215
title: Local Cures

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
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.