cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4666859
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by Thomas Hackett Newton, a student at Cluain Tuirc (B.) school (Cloonturk, Co. Leitrim) from informant Richard Hackett.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Conchobhair.
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_5009760
title: Weather-Lore

description: Story collected by a student at Lowtown (C.), Galbally school (Lowe's Town, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí 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_4666860
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by John P. Newton, a student at Cluain Tuirc (B.) school (Cloonturk, Co. Leitrim) from informant Hugh Reynolds.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Conchobhair.
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_5189049
title: Cures

description: Story collected by Philomena Degidon, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant John Mc Mahon.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_5009762
title: A fair used to be held in Anglesboro' up to the year 1810 or so.

description: Story collected by a student at Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala school (Anglesborough, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Cadhla.
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_5189050
title: There is an old road going from the main road at Clooney Church to Moyriesk road.

description: Story collected by Thomás Fáwl, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_4666861
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by Charles Heeran, a student at Cluain Tuirc (B.) school (Cloonturk, Co. Leitrim) from informant James Mc Weeney.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Conchobhair.
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_5009768
title: Local Heroes

description: Story collected by a student at Lowtown (C.), Galbally school (Lowe's Town, Co. Limerick) from informant William Cussen.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí 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_5189052
title: Long ago there was a man and his wife going to Limerick at 3 o'clock in the morning.

description: Story collected by Thomás Fáwl, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant Thomas Conheady.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_4666862
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by Charlie Faughnan, a student at Cluain Tuirc (B.) school (Cloonturk, Co. Leitrim) from informant Patrick Faughnan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Conchobhair.
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_5009769
title: Local Happenings

description: Story collected by a student at Lowtown (C.), Galbally school (Lowe's Town, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí 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_5009770
title: Severe Weather

description: Story collected by a student at Lowtown (C.), Galbally school (Lowe's Town, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí 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_5189053
title: About 60 years ago Father Dan Murphy of the parish of Crusheen was called to a sick call to Rylane.

description: Story collected by Bridget O' Dwyer, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant John Naughton.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_4666896
title: Landlords

description: Story collected by Siobhán Ní Choistealbhaigh, a student at Drumgownagh school (Drumgownagh, Co. Leitrim) from informant John Farell.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Dominic Ó Huiginn.
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_5009772
title: There was an old carpenter in this district some years ago and when driving a wedge he used always say "hah hah" at every stroke.

description: Story collected by a student at Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala school (Anglesborough, Co. Limerick) from informant William Casey.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Cadhla.
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_5189054
title: Once upon a time there was a priest living in a village and as he was in bed one night a knock came to his door.

description: Story collected by Nancy Mc Mahon, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant Mrs Carroll.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_5189056
title: About a mile and a half from my home on the roadside to Ennis there is an ancient withered tree

description: Story collected by Philomena O' Grady, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_4666899
title: Local Cures

description: Story collected by Miceál Ó Uiginn, a student at Drumgownagh school (Drumgownagh, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Dominic Ó Huiginn.
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_5009780
title: On St. Stephen's Day the school boys and girls of the district go from house to house "hunting the ran (wren)".

description: Story collected by a student at Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala school (Anglesborough, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Cadhla.
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_5189057
title: There was a brewery in the Causeway in Ennis long ago.

description: Story collected by Philomena Degidon, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant Michael Mc Namara.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_4666900
title: Lore of Certain Days

description: Story collected by Siobhán Ní Choistealbhaigh, a student at Drumgownagh school (Drumgownagh, Co. Leitrim) from informant John Farell.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Dominic Ó Huiginn.
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_5009787
title: Old Schools

description: Story collected by a student at Lowtown (C.), Galbally school (Lowe's Town, Co. Limerick) from 2 informants.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí 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_5189063
title: A very long time ago there lived a man and he used always milk his own cows and he got no milk

description: Story collected by Anna O' Flannagan, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant John Duffy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_4666901
title: Lore of Certain Days

description: Story collected by Róis Ní Fhloinn, a student at Drumgownagh school (Drumgownagh, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Dominic Ó Huiginn.
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_5189064
title: There was a young man one time and he used to go to his cousins house every night

description: Story collected by Philomena Degidon, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant Mick Gallagher.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_4666902
title: Lore of Certain Days

description: Story collected by Cáitilín Ní Ghiollariabhaigh, a student at Drumgownagh school (Drumgownagh, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mrs Mc Garry.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Dominic Ó Huiginn.
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_5009801
title: On May Eve the pishogues were made. One person strove to take his neighbours butter, milk or cream by the help of the devil.

description: Story collected by a student at Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala school (Anglesborough, Co. Limerick) from informant William Casey.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Cadhla.
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_5009807
title: St John's Day, 24th June. On St. John's Eve all farmers light large blasts in their gardens.

description: Story collected by a student at Gleann na gCreabhar (Anglesboro), Baile Mhistéala school (Anglesborough, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Pádraig Ó Cadhla.
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_5189066
title: Long ago there lived a man in Tulla, whose name was Dan Flanagan

description: Story collected by Mary O' Halloran, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant John Mc Mahon.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_4666911
title: Care of Farm Animals

description: Story collected by Máire Ní Bhrádaigh, a student at Drumgownagh school (Drumgownagh, Co. Leitrim) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Dominic Ó Huiginn.
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_5009810
title: Homemade Starch

description: Story collected by a student at Lurga, Patrick's Well school (Kilcolman, Co. Limerick) from informant Mrs Foley.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Bhroin.
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_5009817
title: Before Matches Came into Use

description: Story collected by a student at Lurga, Patrick's Well school (Kilcolman, Co. Limerick) from informant William Mc Namara.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Bhroin.
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_5189068
title: Once on a time there lived a king in Ireland who had an only son.

description: Story collected by Bridget O' Dwyer, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant N. F. Degidon.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_5189073
title: Between Gort and Crevagh in the parish of Quin and a famous highwayman called "The Black Terror"

description: Story collected by a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant Katherine Markham.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_4666923
title: Local Monuments

description: Story collected by Bríghid Ní Bhuadhacháin, a student at Drumgownagh school (Drumgownagh, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mrs Doonan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Dominic Ó Huiginn.
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_5009818
title: Making of Nails

description: Story collected by a student at Lurga, Patrick's Well school (Kilcolman, Co. Limerick) from informant Mrs Foley.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Bhroin.
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_5189079
title: A man in Crusheen was always very fond of "ferriting" and looking for rabbits

description: Story collected by a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant Martin O' Gorman.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_4666925
title: Folklore

description: Story collected by Siobhán Ní Choistealbhaigh, a student at Drumgownagh school (Drumgownagh, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Dominic Ó Huiginn.
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_5009819
title: Old Crafts

description: Story collected by a student at Lowtown (C.), Galbally school (Lowe's Town, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí 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_4666926
title: In Penal Times

description: Story collected by John Mc Keown, a student at Cluain Tuirc (B.) school (Cloonturk, Co. Leitrim) from informant James Mc Keown.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Conchobhair.
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_5189084
title: Some years ago there was a man named Kielly in Low Island Ballynacally who used visit Biddy Early whenever his stock or friends used be ill,

description: Story collected by Philomena Degidon, a student at Clooney, Cuinche school (Clooney, Co. Clare) from informant Bridget O' Dwyer.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Mac Clúmháin.
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_5009820
title: Canopy Beds or Tasters

description: Story collected by a student at Lurga, Patrick's Well school (Kilcolman, Co. Limerick) from informant Michael Mc Grath.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Bhroin.
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.