cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5147032
title: There was a crock of gold hidden in a rath near my house.

description: Story collected by John Culleton, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant Patsy Wall.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_5115667
title: Ghost Story

description: Story collected by Mairsil Ní Gabann, a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs William Smyth.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_5147045
title: There was a man one time in this locality and he went to the town of New Ross.

description: Story collected by Martin O Sullivan, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant James Doyle.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_4643563
title: Local Landlord

description: Story collected by Bridie Mc Manus, a student at Mullach Dubh school (Lisgorman, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mrs Mc Manus.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Pádhraic Ó Blioscáin.
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_5115669
title: Cures

description: Story collected by Mairsil Ní Gabhann, a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs William Smyth.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_5147048
title: There was a man living in this parish and his name was Peter Cullen.

description: Story collected by Walter Butler, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant Joseph Dumphy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_4643566
title: Local Heroes

description: Story collected by Maura Meehan, a student at Ardvarney school (Ardvarney, Co. Leitrim) from informant Charles Meehan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Amhaltúin.
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_5115671
title: Bread in Olden Times

description: Story collected by Íde Ní Gabann, a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant Mr William Smyth.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_4643567
title: Religious Stories

description: Story collected by Eva Buchanan, a student at Inishmagrath school (Sheena, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mrs Buchanan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. C. Kelly.
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_5147066
title: In the Parish of Cushinstown years ago the priest was called out one night on a sick call and when he came to a certain gate...

description: Story collected by Thomas Power, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant Thomas Brennan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_5115673
title: Valley of the Black Pig

description: Story collected by Íde Ní Gabhann, a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant William Smyth.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_4643569
title: Traditions Connected with Birds, Insects etc.

description: Story collected by Phil Mc Goldrick, a student at Newtownmanor school (Newtownmanor, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac Néill (Nelson).
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_5147068
title: There is a style in Faree and it was said that ten yards from this style there was a crock of gold under a flat stone.

description: Story collected by Tom Power, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant Frank Doyle.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_5115674
title: In a Trance

description: Story collected by Bríghid Ní Gabhann, a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant John Smyth.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_5147073
title: There was man one time in this parish and he was very fond of playing cards and he used to go every night...

description: Story collected by Walter Butler, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant Willy Mac Donald.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_4643570
title: Food in Olden Times

description: Story collected by Margaret Curneen, a student at Ardvarney school (Ardvarney, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Amhaltúin.
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_5115677
title: Prayer

description: Story collected by John Fagan, a student at Killallon school (Boherard, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs Fagan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Stiophán Ó Scalaighe.
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_5147078
title: There was once a Protestant house in Newbawn parish and it was said to be haunted.

description: Story collected by Patrick Banville, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant John Doran.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_4643572
title: Local Holy Well

description: Story collected by Maura Meehan, a student at Ardvarney school (Ardvarney, Co. Leitrim) from informant Mrs Meehan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Amhaltúin.
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_5115679
title: There is a well in Clonabrany and people say the English soldiers killed George Plunket the owner of Clonabrany and after killing the owner they took the baby from an old woman where she was in hiding and killed him on the flags of the well.

description: Story collected by Mavis Renehan, a student at Killallon school (Boherard, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs Reily.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Stiophán Ó Scalaighe.
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_5147100
title: There was a man named Richard Murphy coming from a certain house in Kilbraney and it was about 12 o'clock at night.

description: Story collected by William Monaghan, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant John Stafford.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_4643573
title: Funny Story

description: Story collected by Brigid O Brien, a student at Gortnasilla school (Gortnasillagh East, Co. Leitrim) from informant James O' Brien.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Thomas Mc Loughlin.
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_5115681
title: Kidnappers of Killeagh

description: Story collected by Íde Ní Gabann, a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant Joe Clarke.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_4643577
title: Easter Sunday

description: Story collected by Veronica Mc Govern, a student at Ardvarney school (Ardvarney, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Amhaltúin.
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_5147101
title: There was a loot of gold hid under the step of the door of the castle of Newbawn.

description: Story collected by Michael Dillon, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant Michael Dillon.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_5115685
title: Marriage Customs of Long Ago

description: Story collected by a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant Joe Lynch.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_5147114
title: There was a man one time in the parish of Clongeen and he was very fond of playing cards in public-houses.

description: Story collected by Martin O Sullivan, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant Patrick Fitzhenry.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_4643578
title: Riddles Collected by Children in Drumkeeran District

description: Story collected by #missing, a student at Droim Caorthainn school (Drumkeeran, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Proinnsias Ó Ceallaigh.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5115687
title: Fairy Man

description: Story collected by a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant James Brady.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_5147128
title: There was a man in Old Ross and his name was Patrick Carty.

description: Story collected by Thomas Power, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant Bryan Power.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_4643579
title: About two miles from Dromahair in Kilcoosey there is a Lough called the "Blind Lough".

description: Story collected by John O' Neill, a student at Drumlease school (Drumlease, Co. Leitrim) from informant Thomas Mc Goldrick.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Thomas Dillon.
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_5115690
title: Banshee Legend

description: Story collected by a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant Joe Lynch.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_4643584
title: Cure for Wildfire

description: Story collected by Rose Creamer, a student at Cor na Gaoithe school (Cornageeha, Co. Leitrim) from informant Pat Durkin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Fhloinn.
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_5147129
title: There was a man living in a little house in Ballyshannon and he was very fond of drink and his name was Maurice Kehoe.

description: Story collected by Walter Butler, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant Willy Mac Donald.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_5115692
title: Legend

description: Story collected by Bridie Hennessy, a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant Joe Lynch.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_4643585
title: Local Poets

description: Story collected by Maura Meehan, a student at Ardvarney school (Ardvarney, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Amhaltúin.
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_5147135
title: There was a man coming home one night from Park by the name of Jim Shannon.

description: Story collected by John Culleton, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant Henry Donovan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_5115695
title: Wonders of Fore

description: Story collected by Nainsig Ní h- Eogasa, a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant Michael Muldoon.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_5147153
title: Long ago there lived an old woman in Newcastle who used to attend and nurse all the sick people of her neighbourhood.

description: Story collected by Nellie White, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant James White.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_4643586
title: Funny Story - Setting the Pace

description: Story collected by a student at Cor na Gaoithe school (Cornageeha, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Fhloinn.
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_5115698
title: Old Sayings

description: Story collected by Mairsil Ní Gabann, a student at Ballinacree (C.) school (Ballynacree, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs William Smyth.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Eibhlín Bean Uí Chonnachtáin.
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_5147157
title: There was a man living in this parish and his name was John Furlong and he was very poor.

description: Story collected by Walter Butler, a student at Newbawn school (Newbawn, Co. Wexford) from informant Joseph Dumphey.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán de Buitléir.
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_4643587
title: Herbs

description: Story collected by Maura Meehan, a student at Ardvarney school (Ardvarney, Co. Leitrim) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Amhaltúin.
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.