cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4681764
title: Homemade Toys

description: Story collected by a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681768
title: If a person enters a house where a churning is being made, that person is expected to leave his hand on the churn or he will "take" the butter off it.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681770
title: It is considered unlucky to return to the house for something that has been forgotten.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Mrs Rochford.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681776
title: It is unlucky to meet a fairhaired woman on Christmas morning.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Mrs J. Murphy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681782
title: Homemade Toys

description: Story collected by Ada Nic Uait, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Séumus Mac Uait.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681792
title: Tá daoine ann agus creideann siad go bhfuil drochshuil ag daoine áirithe agus an páiste go gcuireann siad an droch shuil air tagann droch-rud air.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Mrs Redmond.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681793
title: Lore of Certain Days

description: Story collected by Ada Nic Uait, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Séumus Mac Uait.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681799
title: Chonnaic mé bean agus chuir sí seile ar réal a fuair sí o stranséar (duine iasachta)

description: Story collected by A.G. Caswell, a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681801
title: Travelling Folk

description: Story collected by Ada Nic Uait, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Séumus Mac Uait.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681804
title: Deirtear go bhfeictear 'bád taidhbhse' sul a mbionn tubaist ar an bhfairrge.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681809
title: Tá daoine ann agus oidhche lar Sheain nuair a bhíonn leime Chnámh ag meathlú gheibheann siad sméaróid ón leime agus fágann siad i measc na ngas bpátaí í chun go mbeidh prátaí maithe acu.

description: Story collected by Mary Gaughan, a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681811
title: Travelling Folk

description: Story collected by Liam Ó Labhradh Tréan, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Liam Ó Labhradh Tréan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681813
title: If you meet a red haired woman when going on a journey, i is said that you will have bad luck.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681816
title: When a cow dies they say it is not lucky to bury her without skinning her and selling the hide.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Thomas Mitchell.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681821
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Ada Nic Uait, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Séumus Mac Uait.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681827
title: People believe that it is not lucky to give anything to a neighbour on May Day.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Miss Allen.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681833
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Seóirse Mac Seáin, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Seoirse Mac Seáin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681839
title: It is considered lucky to have may flowers strewn in front of the door on May morning.

description: Story collected by Sadie Goulden, a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681842
title: Local Poets

description: Story collected by a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant F. Hunt.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681857
title: During the Famine

description: Story collected by Ada Nic Uait, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Séumus Mac Uait.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681858
title: People kill something (ie a chicken) to shed blood for St. Martin believeing "he'll take before not after"??

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Mrs Matthews.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681865
title: People believe it unlucky to pay bills on Monday.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681870
title: It is not right for two in one family to marry within a year.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Miss Matthews.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681873
title: Games I Play

description: Story collected by Ada Nic Uait, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Séumus Mac Uait.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681877
title: You shouldn't keep a white cock or your husband would die.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Miss Matthews.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681881
title: Local Roads

description: Story collected by Ada Nic Uait, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Séumus Mac Uait.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681883
title: Riddle

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Mrs Matthews.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681887
title: My Home District

description: Story collected by Ada Nic Uait, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Séumus Mac Uait.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681891
title: Ink, aul under bank

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681893
title: My Home District

description: Story collected by Liam Ó Labhradh Tréan, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Liam Ó Labhradh Tréan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681896
title: Why does a hen cross the road?

description: Story collected by Bertie Boyers, a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681902
title: The first person to take a can of water from a well on Michaelmas Day will haul the butter of the owner of the land in which the well is until May Day.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Mrs Matthews.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681905
title: It is not lucky for two in the one family to eat sheep's kidney.

description: Story collected by Mary Gaughan, a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681907
title: If you meet a magpie you'll have sorrow unless you spit and bow to it.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Miss Matthews.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681911
title: It is not lucky to throw out dirty water etc on New Year's Day- you throw away your luck.

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Miss Matthews.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681912
title: I have a little red house tied up in a stall

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) from informant Miss Matthews.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681914
title: My Home District

description: Story collected by Enrí Mac Seáin, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Seoirse Mac Seáin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681919
title: To make a magpie talk, split its tongue with a sixpence.

description: Story collected by Sadie Goulden, a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681921
title: Holy Wells

description: Story collected by Ada Nic Uait, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Seumas Mac Uait.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681923
title: Never cut a love bush or some misfortune will befall you.

description: Story collected by Sadie Goulden, a student at Tobar an Choire (2) school (Tobercurry, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eilís Caswall.
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_4681927
title: Herbs

description: Story collected by Ada Nic Uait, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) from informant Seumas Mac Uait.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681930
title: Potato Crop

description: Story collected by a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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_4681931
title: Local Proverbs

description: Story collected by Ada Nic Uait, a student at Dún Amhlaidh school (Dunowla, Co. Sligo) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gleadhra Ní Fhiachraigh.
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.