cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5084078
title: She was the quietest maiden who ever trod the grass...

description: Story collected by a student at Porturlan school (Porturlan, Co. Cavan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs Mc Tiernan.
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_5084079
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Mary Tracey, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Owen Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084081
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by a student at Castleterra school (Castleterra, Co. Cavan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ss. Ó Ciosóig.
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_5084082
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Seamus Timmon, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Hugh Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084083
title: Potato-Crop

description: Story collected by Mary Tracey, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant W. Ferns.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084084
title: Local Fairs

description: Story collected by Peggy Mc Govern, a student at Derrynananta school (Derrynananta Lower, Co. Cavan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs O' Regan.
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_5084085
title: Potato-Crop

description: Story collected by May Morton, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Owen O Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084086
title: Potato-Crops

description: Story collected by Seamus Timmons, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Hugh Corry.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084087
title: Festival Customs - Ash Wednesday

description: Story collected by Brigid Mc Govern, a student at Tomena school (Gortullaghan, Co. Cavan) from informant Edward Mc Govern.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Mac Uidhir.
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_5084088
title: Buying and Selling

description: Story collected by Peggy Mc Govern, a student at Derrynananta school (Derrynananta Lower, Co. Cavan) from informant Patrick Mc Govern.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs O' Regan.
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_5084090
title: Potato-Crop

description: Story collected by Kathleen Reilly, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Owen Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084091
title: Buying and Selling

description: Story collected by Alice K. Devine, a student at Coratillon school (Corratillan, Co. Cavan) from informant Mr Pat Devine.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Michael O' Beirn.
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_5084093
title: Food in Olden Times

description: Story collected by Peggy Mc Govern, a student at Derrynananta school (Derrynananta Lower, Co. Cavan) from informant James De Lacy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs O' Regan.
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_5084094
title: Local Herbs

description: Story collected by Mary Tracey, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Owen Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084095
title: Festival Customs - Good Friday

description: Story collected by a student at Tomena school (Gortullaghan, Co. Cavan) from informant Phyllis Maguire.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Mac Uidhir.
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_5084096
title: Local Herbs

description: Story collected by Seamus Timmon, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant P. Kennedy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084097
title: Bread

description: Story collected by Susan Dolan, a student at Derrynananta school (Derrynananta Lower, Co. Cavan) from informant James De Lacy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs O' Regan.
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_5084098
title: Old Houses

description: Story collected by Róisín Byrne, a student at Coratillon school (Corratillan, Co. Cavan) from 2 informants.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Michael O' Beirn.
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_5084099
title: Local Herbs

description: Story collected by May Morton, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Myles Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084101
title: Potato-Crop

description: Story collected by Christena O Reilly, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Mr B. Fitzgerald.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084102
title: Stories of Giants and Warriors

description: Story collected by Una Lynch, a student at Coratillon school (Corratillan, Co. Cavan) from informant Mr J. Lynch.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Michael O' Beirn.
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_5084103
title: Local Herbs

description: Story collected by Christena O Reilly, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Mrs Myles O Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084104
title: Song - The Glangevlin Evictions

description: Story collected by Susan Dolan, a student at Derrynananta school (Derrynananta Lower, Co. Cavan) from informant Peter Mc Govern.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs O' Regan.
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_5084105
title: Festival Customs - Easter Saturday and Sunday

description: Story collected by a student at Tomena school (Gortullaghan, Co. Cavan) from informant Phyllis Maguire.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Mac Uidhir.
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_5084106
title: Lore of Certain Days

description: Story collected by Christina O Reilly, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Mary O Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084107
title: Homemade Toys

description: Story collected by Kathleen Reilly, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Mrs J. W. Morton.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084108
title: Stories of Leipreachans and Mermaids

description: Story collected by Maureen Byrne, a student at Coratillon school (Corratillan, Co. Cavan) from informant Mr M. Byrne.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Michael O' Beirn.
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_5084109
title: Lucky and Unlucky Days

description: Story collected by Susan Scollans, a student at Staghall school (Staghall, Co. Cavan) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher G. Mc Govern.
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_5084111
title: Penal Times

description: Story collected by Kathleen Reilly, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Bernard Fitzpatrick.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084112
title: Stories of Leipreachans and Mermaids

description: Story collected by Maureen Byrne, a student at Coratillon school (Corratillan, Co. Cavan) from informant Mr M. Byrne.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Michael O' Beirn.
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_5084113
title: Stories of Leipreachans and Mermaids

description: Story collected by Maureen Byrne, a student at Coratillon school (Corratillan, Co. Cavan) from informant Mr M. Byrne.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Michael O' Beirn.
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_5084100
title: Staghall

description: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Staghall (school) (Staghall, Co. Cavan), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher G. Mc Govern.
description: Lucky and Unlucky Days / Scollans, Susan -- Old People Used to Have Superstition About the Days of the Week / Manus, May Mc -- There are many signs connected with the days of the year which are supposed to be true. / Govern, Maire Mc -- There are many superstitions about luck and unlucky days. / Reilly, Maureen O' -- Forts / Scollans, Susan -- There were many old forts in Ireland long ago. / Govern, Maire Mc -- There are many old forts in this district / Burke, James -- Long ago there were many forts in Ireland. / Keown, Mary Mc -- Old Crafts / Keown, May Mc -- Long ago everything was made by hand and this gave employment to the people. / Scollans, Susan -- Many industries which have now died out were carried on in this district. / Govern, Nuala Mc -- There was a nailer's shop in town of Belturbet. / Govern, Fergus Mc -- Food / Scollans, Susan -- Long ago people of Ireland had different food from our food. / Brady, Patrick -- Long ago the people did not eat the same sort of food as they do now. / Burke, James -- Long ago people were very strong and healthy. / Dolan, Bridie -- Churning / Gaffney, Delia -- I have a churn at home. / Goldrick, John Mc -- We have a churn at home. / Manus, Rosanna Mc -- Cures / Dolan, Bridie -- There are many old cures in this locality. / Scollans, Susan -- Long ago the people believed in old cures. / Gaffney, Delia -- Marriage Customs / Scollans, Susan -- There are many old marriage customs around this district. / Goldrick, John Mc -- There were many old marriage customs in this district. / Manus, Rosanna Mc -- There are many customs attached to marriages aound this locality. / Govern, Nuala Mc -- Local Songs / Govern, Maire Mc -- Shooting of Mr Bell / Gaffney, Delia -- Dance in Farmer Pat's / Keown, May Mc -- Dredgeboat / Brady, Patrick -- Gaels of Swanlibar / Goldrick, John Mc -- Foal and the Police / Scollans, Susan -- When calling or driving animals or fowl we use different terms. / Scollans, Susan -- When we are driving or calling the animals and fowl we use different terms for them. / Reilly, Maureen O' -- When driving or calling cows and fowl we use different terms for the different animals or fowl. / Brady, Patrick -- Fairs / Govern, Fergus Mc -- In almost every town a fair is held once a month. / Scollans, Susan -- Landlords / Manus, May Mc -- Mass Rocks / Scollans, Susan -- In the Penal days in Ireland priests had to wander around this country disguise as beggars.... / Manus, May Mc
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_5084115
title: Story of Fairy

description: Story collected by a student at Castleterra school (Castleterra, Co. Cavan) from informant Peter Mc Kiernan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ss. Ó Ciosóig.
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_5084116
title: Festival Customs - St John's Day

description: Story collected by a student at Tomena school (Gortullaghan, Co. Cavan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Mac Uidhir.
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_5084118
title: Signs the Birds Give

description: Story collected by Kathleen Reilly, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Owen Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084119
title: Games I Play

description: Story collected by Mary Tracey, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Owen Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084120
title: Festival Customs - The Twelve Days of Christmas

description: Story collected by a student at Tomena school (Gortullaghan, Co. Cavan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Mac Uidhir.
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_5084121
title: Churning

description: Story collected by Mary Tracey, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant Owen Reilly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084122
title: Stories of Leipreachans and Mermaids

description: Story collected by Maureen Byrne, a student at Coratillon school (Corratillan, Co. Cavan) from informant Mr M. Byrne.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Michael O' Beirn.
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_5084123
title: Old Roads

description: Story collected by Seamus Timmon, a student at Derryvoney school (Derryvony, Co. Cavan) from informant W. Timmon.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Ní 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_5084124
title: Festival Customs - St Stephen's Day

description: Story collected by a student at Tomena school (Gortullaghan, Co. Cavan) from informant James Mc Dermott.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Mac Uidhir.
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.