cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5138777
title: Funny Story

description: Story collected by Domhnall O Mórdha, a student at Muclach school (Mucklagh, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Moore.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Néill.
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_4460493
title: Mocollop Castle

description: Story collected by James Cashman, a student at West Waterford Branch I.N.T.O school (Coshmore and Coshbride, Co. Waterford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher James Cashman.
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_5138780
title: My Native District

description: Story collected by Mary Plunkett, a student at Killeigh school (Killeigh, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Plunkett.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Mac Amhalghaidh.
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_4460495
title: Scéilín

description: Story collected by Máire de Bhál, a student at Cill Bhriain, Béal na Molt school (Kilbryan Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Labhrás Ó Cadhla.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Tomás de Bhál.
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_5138782
title: A man names Mr Kerr who lived in Coolcor, told his men one day to go out and draw in the mangolds, but when they went out there was nothing left but the skins.

description: Story collected by Willie Mulligan, a student at Ród (B.) school (Rhode, Co. Offaly) from informant Willam Mulligan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Maoldomhnaigh.
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_4460498
title: Séamus na Srón

description: Story collected by Seán Ó Cuileanáin, a student at Cill Bhriain, Béal na Molt school (Kilbryan Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Labhrás Ó Cadhla.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Tomás de Bhál.
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_4460500
title: Faoistin Shéumas Paor

description: Story collected by a student at Cill Bhriain, Béal na Molt school (Kilbryan Lower, Co. Waterford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Tomás de Bhál.
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_5138783
title: Old Roads

description: Story collected by Mary O' Rourke, a student at Ród (B.) school (Rhode, Co. Offaly) from informant Mr O' Rourke.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Maoldomhnaigh.
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_4460505
title: Ballyduff, Co. Waterford

description: Story collected by James Cashman, a student at West Waterford Branch I.N.T.O school (Coshmore and Coshbride, Co. Waterford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher James Cashman.
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_5138784
title: The district in which I live is called Rhode. It is situated in the north-east of Offaly.

description: Story collected by Kathleen O' Toole, a student at Ród (B.) school (Rhode, Co. Offaly) from informant John O' Toole.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Maoldomhnaigh.
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_4460506
title: Ballyduff Races

description: Story collected by James Cashman, a student at West Waterford Branch I.N.T.O school (Coshmore and Coshbride, Co. Waterford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher James Cashman.
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_5138789
title: About two miles from my house, there stands a Castle in a high field. When the Danes were in Ireland, they built this castle...

description: Story collected by Teresa Bergin, a student at Ród (B.) school (Rhode, Co. Offaly) from informant James Scally.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Maoldomhnaigh.
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_5138790
title: There is a well in my district which is situated in Ballyheshall.

description: Story collected by Willie Mulligan, a student at Ród (B.) school (Rhode, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Mulligan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Maoldomhnaigh.
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_4460508
title: Faction Fights in Ballyduff, Tallow, Co. Waterford

description: Story collected by James Cashman, a student at West Waterford Branch I.N.T.O school (Coshmore and Coshbride, Co. Waterford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher James Cashman.
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_5138791
title: Holy Wells

description: Story collected by Philomena Murphy, a student at Ród (B.) school (Rhode, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Murphy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Maoldomhnaigh.
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_4460511
title: Ballyduff Co. Waterford - The Fenians

description: Story collected by James Cashman, a student at West Waterford Branch I.N.T.O school (Coshmore and Coshbride, Co. Waterford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher James Cashman.
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_5138792
title: The local "estate" was that of "Warburton" Garryhinch.

description: Story collected by a student at Clonyhurk school (Clonyhurk, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Peter Mc Kenna.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher J. Mason.
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_4460512
title: Ballyduff Co. Waterford - Old Stories

description: Story collected by James Cashman, a student at West Waterford Branch I.N.T.O school (Coshmore and Coshbride, Co. Waterford) from informant Martin Aherne.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher James Cashman.
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_4460521
title: Cistí Óir i bhFolach

description: Story collected by Máighread Ní Morónaigh, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Séamus Ó Morónaigh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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_5138793
title: There used to be what was called "The Gooseberry Fair" held every year in Cloneygowan.

description: Story collected by a student at Clonyhurk school (Clonyhurk, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Peter Mc Kenna.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher J. Mason.
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_4460522
title: Cistí Óir i bhFolach

description: Story collected by Cáit Ní Dúnfhúrtaigh, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Domhnall Ó Dúnfhúrtaigh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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_5138794
title: There are only three families nick-named in this district.

description: Story collected by a student at Clonyhurk school (Clonyhurk, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Peter Mc Kenna.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher J. Mason.
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_4460523
title: Scéal Grinn

description: Story collected by Nóra Ní Chatháin, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Roibeard Ó Catháin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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_5138795
title: Without title

description: Story collected by a student at Clonyhurk school (Clonyhurk, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Peter Mc Kenna.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher J. Mason.
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_5138796
title: There are no battlefield sites in this district, and no fords or traditions about them.

description: Story collected by a student at Clonyhurk school (Clonyhurk, Co. Offaly) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher J. Mason.
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_4460524
title: Scéal Grinn

description: Story collected by Cáit Ní Dúnfúrtaigh, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Domhnall Ó Dúnfhúrtaigh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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_5138797
title: The above Terence McKenna is a son of Peter McKenna by his first wife.

description: Story collected by a student at Clonyhurk school (Clonyhurk, Co. Offaly) from informant Terence Mc Kenna.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher J. Mason.
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_4460527
title: Scéal Grinn

description: Story collected by Pádraig Ó Dúnfúrtaigh, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Domhnall Ó Dúnfhúrtaigh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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_4460529
title: Tomhaiseanna

description: Story collected by Cáit Ní Dúnfhúrtaigh, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Domhnall Ó Dúnfhúrtaigh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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_5138798
title: One day a man went into a public house and asked for a glass of whiskey.

description: Story collected by Philomena Murphy, a student at Ród (B.) school (Rhode, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Murphy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Maoldomhnaigh.
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_5138799
title: About 500 or 600 yard beyond The O Dempsey Castle of Cloneyhurke but on the other side of the lane is a field belonging to Mr Meredith, a Protestant farmer, whose farmstead is quite close to the ruins of the castle.

description: Story collected by a student at Clonyhurk school (Clonyhurk, Co. Offaly) from informant John Larke.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher J. Mason.
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_4460654
title: Tomhaiseanna

description: Story collected by Nóra Ní Catháin, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Roibeard Ó Chatháin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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_4460656
title: Tomhaiseanna

description: Story collected by Máighreadh Ní Morónaigh, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Séamus Ó Morónaigh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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_5138800
title: The following are a list of Proverbs and old sayings which I heard at home:-

description: Story collected by Francis Roawn, a student at Ród (B.) school (Rhode, Co. Offaly) from informant Lizzie Smullen.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Maoldomhnaigh.
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_4460659
title: Nuair a bhíon ceo ann a choiméadann solus na gréine ó'n domhan bíonn fearthainn againn.

description: Story collected by Nóra Ní Cathain, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Roibeaird Ó Catháin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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_5138801
title: Boxty bread used to be commonly used in this locality.

description: Story collected by a student at Clonyhurk school (Clonyhurk, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Mason.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher J. Mason.
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_4460661
title: Gaoth aduaidh a bheireann an sneachta.

description: Story collected by Peigí Ní Deimhnis, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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_5138802
title: The prod of a gooseberry thorn was supposed to cure a sty in the eye.

description: Story collected by a student at Clonyhurk school (Clonyhurk, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Mason.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher J. Mason.
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_5138803
title: There following are a list of old words and proverbs used in this district.

description: Story collected by Sean Kelly, a student at Ród (B.) school (Rhode, Co. Offaly) from informant Teresa Mooney.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Ó Maoldomhnaigh.
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_4460664
title: Nuair a chíonn duine fáinne mór timpeall an ré sin chomhartha fearthainne.

description: Story collected by Máighreadh Ní Morónaigh, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Séamus Ó Morónaigh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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_5138804
title: Night Prayer

description: Story collected by a student at Clonyhurk school (Clonyhurk, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Mason.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher J. Mason.
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_4460666
title: Má éirigheann an ghrian an-dhearg bheadh lá fluich ann.

description: Story collected by Cáit Ní Dúnfhúrtaigh, a student at Cúl na Sméar, Dúngarbhán school (Coolnasmear Lower, Co. Waterford) from informant Domhnall Ó Dúnfhúrtaigh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín, Bean Uí Mhathúna.
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.