cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4926866
title: Once upon a time there lived a man and his wife and they had two children. This day they brought out the two two children to the hay field and left them at a tram while they were at some trams.

description: Story collected by Andy Tobin, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5077070
title: Easter Lore

description: Story collected by Maggie Kirk, a student at Louth (C.) school (Louth, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Ní Chasaide.
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_5117634
title: Local Cures

description: Story collected by Frank Reid, a student at Streamstown school (Streamstown, Co. Westmeath) from informant Daniel Reid.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Garland.
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_4926881
title: Once upon a time there lived a farmer named Jack Bennan. He had about sixteen cows. Every morning he'd go out to milk the cows the cows would be milked.

description: Story collected by Philomena Dowling, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5077072
title: Fairy Story

description: Story collected by Evelyn Howell, a student at Walshestown school (Walshestown, Co. Louth) from informant Mr John Walsh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Thomas Nolan.
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_5077074
title: Old Houses

description: Story collected by Sean Kelly, a student at Stormanstown, Ardee school (Stormanstown, Co. Louth) from informant Mrs Callan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Ceallaigh.
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_5117635
title: Travelling Folk

description: Story collected by Maura Hickey, a student at Kilcomreagh school (Kilcumreragh, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Hickey.
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_4926884
title: Once upon a time there was a farmer and he had a lot of cows. There was a woman living in a little house near him and she was very poor. She used to buy milk for herself from the farmer.

description: Story collected by Pat Dwyer, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5077082
title: Tramps or Travelling Folk

description: Story collected by Seán Kelly, a student at Stormanstown, Ardee school (Stormanstown, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Ceallaigh.
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_4926886
title: Once upon a time there was a poor man and he had five children. One day the father said to them that they would have to go out in their fortune.

description: Story collected by Katty Manning, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5117637
title: Potato Crop

description: Story collected by Tomás Mach Domhnaill, a student at Clonmellon (B.) school (Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath) from informant Seumas Mach Domhnaill.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Droighneáin.
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_4926891
title: Once upon a time there lived three big sisters in a great big house. Mary the oldest of the three was the house keeper. One day she went for a walk and had not gone far when she met two tramps looking for alms.

description: Story collected by Bridie Dwyer, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5077084
title: Easter Lore

description: Story collected by Maureen Mc Ardle, a student at Louth (C.) school (Louth, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Ní Chasaide.
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_5117638
title: Funny Story

description: Story collected by a student at Raharney (C.) school (Raharney, Co. Westmeath) from informant Patrick Donohue.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Conway.
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_5077085
title: Easter Lore

description: Story collected by Ana Kane, a student at Louth (C.) school (Louth, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Ní Chasaide.
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_5117642
title: Local Cures

description: Story collected by John Joe Keegan, a student at Streamstown school (Streamstown, Co. Westmeath) from informant Joe Keegan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Garland.
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_4926902
title: One time two men were coming home late at night and they saw a light coming up out of a graveyard. It came to where they were and one of them got a stick to hit it and the other man told him not to hit it but he did and nothing happened to the light.

description: Story collected by George Mc Cullagh, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5077095
title: Weather-Lore

description: Story collected by Mr P. King, a student at Dunleer (B.) school (Dunleer, Co. Louth) from informant Mrs Campbell.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Ceallaigh.
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_5117644
title: Funny Story

description: Story collected by a student at Raharney (C.) school (Raharney, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Conway.
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_4926903
title: One time three men were walking and one night they went to a house to stay for the night. They went to bed and in the middle of the night they were out of the bed.

description: Story collected by George Mc Cullagh, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5077096
title: Weather-Lore

description: Story collected by James Strain, a student at Dunleer (B.) school (Dunleer, Co. Louth) from informant Mrs Strain.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Ceallaigh.
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_5117645
title: My Home District

description: Story collected by Anthony Farrell, a student at Kilcomreagh school (Kilcumreragh, Co. Westmeath) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Hickey.
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_4926907
title: Once upon a time a woman went to work in a house belonging to Ned Tobin. They put her in a room by herself to sleep and it was supposed to be haunted.

description: Story collected by Patrick Lyons, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Jim Manning.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5077097
title: Ghost Story

description: Story collected by Joseph Flanagan, a student at Walshestown school (Walshestown, Co. Louth) from informant Patrick Corrigan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Thomas Nolan.
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_5117646
title: Potato Crop

description: Story collected by Patrick Halpin, a student at Ballinvally (B.) school (Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Healy.
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_4926909
title: Once upon a time a man was coming home from rambling and it was late in the night. He was about to cross a stile when the devil appeared to him with a beautiful pack of cards in his mouth.

description: Story collected by Bridie Manning, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Richard Fitzpatrick.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5077099
title: Fairy Tale

description: Story collected by Winifred Corrigan, a student at Walshestown school (Walshestown, Co. Louth) from informant Margaret Kirwan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Thomas Nolan.
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_4926915
title: One night a man was coming home from rambling. When he came to the free-school a black sow walked out of an old ruin. The man stayed looking at her for a while and then he went on.

description: Story collected by Katty Manning, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5117647
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Mona Montgomery, a student at Streamstown school (Streamstown, Co. Westmeath) from informant Patrick Scott.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Garland.
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_5077100
title: Weather-Lore

description: Story collected by Vincent King, a student at Dunleer (B.) school (Dunleer, Co. Louth) from informant Mrs V. King.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Ceallaigh.
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_5117649
title: Proverbs

description: Story collected by Tomás Mach Domhnaill, a student at Clonmellon (B.) school (Clonmellon, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Mach Domhnaill.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Droighneáin.
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_4926916
title: Once upon a time a poor man was out cutting wood and a fairy came to him and told him he could have three wishes.

description: Story collected by Philomena Dowling, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5077103
title: Weather-Lore

description: Story collected by Mr Thomas King, a student at Dunleer (B.) school (Dunleer, Co. Louth) from informant Mrs King.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Ceallaigh.
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_5117651
title: Potato Crop

description: Story collected by John Fitzsimons, a student at Ballinvally (B.) school (Ballinvally, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Healy.
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_4926917
title: Once upon a time there was a farmer and he had a lot of cows. There was a woman living in a little house near him and she was very poor.

description: Story collected by Pat Dwyer, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5077104
title: Ghost Story

description: Story collected by Joseph Campbell, a student at Walshestown school (Walshestown, Co. Louth) from informant Mrs Mc Grane.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Thomas Nolan.
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_4926960
title: Once upon a time there was a poor man living by himself. He was able to cure men , women, and children and he was better than a doctor. One night a man was very sick and they were not able to cure him so they sent the man.

description: Story collected by Bridie Manning, a student at Johnswell, Kilkenny school (Johnswell, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Richard Fitzpatrick.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher D. Ó Héigceartaigh.
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_5117653
title: Old Story

description: Story collected by Máire Áine Ní Lorcáin, a student at Edmonton school (Edmondstown, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Shannley.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs O' Brien.
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_5077107
title: Local Ruins

description: Story collected by Patrick King, a student at Dunleer (B.) school (Dunleer, Co. Louth) from informant Mr V. King.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Ceallaigh.
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_5117654
title: Local Roads

description: Story collected by a student at Athlone (Mixed) school (Athlone, Co. Westmeath) from 3 informants.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Hunter.
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_4926972
title: Ghost Story

description: Story collected by Lilly Kelsey, a student at Gowran (C.) school (Gowran, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Edward Brennan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máiréad Ní Chuinn.
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_5077110
title: Local Ruins

description: Story collected by Kevin Mc Ardle, a student at Dunleer (B.) school (Dunleer, Co. Louth) from informant Mr H. Skelly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Ó Ceallaigh.
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.