cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4477867
title: Some people are very lucky in finding things underground. This is the story of a little boy who had luck like this.

description: Story collected by Celine Parris, a student at Niall Mór school (Killybegs, Co. Donegal) from informant Mrs O Boyle.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Mac Niallghuis.
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_4666966
title: Marriage Customs

description: Story collected by Nora Griffin, a student at Beale (1) school (Beal, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Martin Beasley.
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_4477869
title: Signs of the Weather in the Sky

description: Story collected by Ernest Crawford, a student at Gortnessy school (Gortinessy, Co. Donegal) from informant Mr J. Hilliard.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Nic Sheáin.
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_4935144
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by Peggy Doody, a student at Árd-achadh (C.) school (Ardagh, Co. Limerick) from informant Mrs William Doody.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Mhadagáin.
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_4666967
title: Local Snowstorm

description: Story collected by Minnie Enright, a student at Ballylongford (C.) school (Ballylongford, Co. Kerry) from informant Timothy Enright.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Cáit, Bean Uí Bheoláin.
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_4477899
title: Strong Men

description: Story collected by Ernest Crawford, a student at Gortnessy school (Gortinessy, Co. Donegal) from informant Mr B. Crawford.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Nic Sheáin.
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_4935145
title: Old Sayings

description: Story collected by Ita Ryan, a student at Árd-achadh (C.) school (Ardagh, Co. Limerick) from informant Mrs Nora Ryan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Mhadagáin.
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_4666968
title: Local Drowning

description: Story collected by Ellen Walsh, a student at Ballylongford (C.) school (Ballylongford, Co. Kerry) from informant James Walsh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Cáit, Bean Uí Bheoláin.
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_4935161
title: Tobairín na Leathphingine

description: Story collected by a student at Scoil an Chúrnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar school (Newcastle, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ó Seaghdha.
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_4477900
title: There was a man living down in Maghara in the parish of Ardara long ago. He had a large number of cattle and among them was a white bull.

description: Story collected by Peg Mc Cahill, a student at Niall Mór school (Killybegs, Co. Donegal) from informant Mr Mc Nelis.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Mac Niallghuis.
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_4935162
title: Story

description: Story collected by a student at Scoil an Chúrnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar school (Newcastle, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ó Seaghdha.
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_4477901
title: There was a man living down in the Rosses once and on one occasion there was a friend of his dead. So in the evening he dressed himself up and away he went to the wake.

description: Story collected by Mary O Donnell, a student at Niall Mór school (Killybegs, Co. Donegal) from informant Mrs Gallagher.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Mac Niallghuis.
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_4666969
title: Card Playing and Cards

description: Story collected by a student at Cashen, Baile Dubh, Tráighlí school (Ballyduff, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire de -- Allman, Dd. Paor.
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_4935171
title: Billy the Thief

description: Story collected by a student at Scoil an Chúrnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar school (Newcastle, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ó Seaghdha.
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_4477902
title: There is an old house in Fintra outside of Killybegs and it is said that it belonged to the danes of long ago. It is believed that one day a man was cleaning the windows and that his brother, who was watching him, threw a large board at him and knocked him down dead.

description: Story collected by Sarah Gallagher, a student at Niall Mór school (Killybegs, Co. Donegal) from informant Mrs C. Gallagher.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Mac Niallghuis.
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_4666970
title: My Home District

description: Story collected by John Quilter, a student at Leac Snámha (B.) school (Lixnaw, Co. Kerry) from informant Michael Dowling.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Dáithí. B. Ó Duilleáin.
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_4477903
title: Swift Runners

description: Story collected by Ernest Crawford, a student at Gortnessy school (Gortinessy, Co. Donegal) from informant Mr B. Crawford.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Nic Sheáin.
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_4935175
title: Tadhg na Coille

description: Story collected by a student at Scoil an Chúrnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar school (Newcastle, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ó Seaghdha.
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_4666971
title: Maid of Sweet Gorteen

description: Story collected by Betty Egan, a student at Mainistir Ó dTórna school (Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry) from informant John Shea.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Ó Ríoghbhardáin.
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_4935178
title: Story

description: Story collected by a student at Scoil an Chúrnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar school (Newcastle, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ó Seaghdha.
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_4477904
title: One time a man and his wife lived in a big house about 3 miles from Killybegs in the townland of Commons. He was a protestant but his wife was a catholic.

description: Story collected by Joe Parris, a student at Niall Mór school (Killybegs, Co. Donegal) from informant Michael Parris.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Mac Niallghuis.
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_4666972
title: Story

description: Story collected by Eamon Breathnach, a student at An Tulach Mór school (Tullamore, Co. Kerry) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gearóid Mac Piarais.
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_4477907
title: Severe Weather

description: Story collected by Ernest Crawford, a student at Gortnessy school (Gortinessy, Co. Donegal) from informant Mr B. Crawford.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Nic Sheáin.
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_4935182
title: Haunted Room

description: Story collected by a student at Scoil an Chúrnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar school (Newcastle, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ó Seaghdha.
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_4666974
title: Story

description: Story collected by Éamonn Breathnach, a student at An Tulach Mór school (Tullamore, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gearóid Mac Piarais.
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_4935184
title: Sayings

description: Story collected by Nancy Enright, a student at Árd-achadh (C.) school (Ardagh, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Mhadagáin.
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_4477908
title: Old Schools

description: Story collected by Ernest Crawford, a student at Gortnessy school (Gortinessy, Co. Donegal) from informant Mr B. Crawford.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Nic Sheáin.
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_4666982
title: Local Cures

description: Story collected by Sarah Dee, a student at Ballylongford (C.) school (Ballylongford, Co. Kerry) from informant Mrs J. Dee.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Cáit, Bean Uí Bheoláin.
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_4935187
title: Story

description: Story collected by a student at Scoil an Chúrnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar school (Newcastle, Co. Limerick) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ó Seaghdha.
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_4477909
title: One time there lived a minister in Killybegs. He was a wealthy man and he had a good many servants.

description: Story collected by Hugh O Donnell, a student at Niall Mór school (Killybegs, Co. Donegal) from informant Michael Boyle.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Mac Niallghuis.
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_4666984
title: Tinkers

description: Story collected by Caitlín Ní Síothcháin, a student at Mainistir Ó dTórna school (Abbeydorney, Co. Kerry) from informant John Sheehan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mícheál Ó Ríoghbhardáin.
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_4935191
title: Strange Animal

description: Story collected by Bridie Ambrose, a student at Árd-achadh (C.) school (Ardagh, Co. Limerick) from informant Patrick Ambrose.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Mhadagáin.
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_4477910
title: Old Crafts - Basket-Making

description: Story collected by Ernest Crawford, a student at Gortnessy school (Gortinessy, Co. Donegal) from informant Mr J. Elliott.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Nic Sheáin.
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_4666985
title: Holy Wells

description: Story collected by Nellie Kavanagh, a student at Ballylongford (C.) school (Ballylongford, Co. Kerry) from informant Carl Kavanagh.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Cáit, Bean Uí Bheoláin.
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_4666986
title: Feet Water

description: Story collected by a student at Cashen, Baile Dubh, Tráighlí school (Ballyduff, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire de -- Allman, Dd. Paor.
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_4935193
title: Sayings

description: Story collected by Peggy Doody, a student at Árd-achadh (C.) school (Ardagh, Co. Limerick) from informant William Doody.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Mhadagáin.
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_4477911
title: Long ago a man and his son were living in a house half ways between Killybegs and Ardara. The father was a terrible drunkard and was always cursing and swearing.

description: Story collected by Kathleen Mc Cahill, a student at Niall Mór school (Killybegs, Co. Donegal) from informant Lizzie Mc Brearty.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher B. Mac Niallghuis.
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_4935196
title: Fairy Fort of Ardnacrohy

description: Story collected by Frank Murphy, a student at Scoil an Chúrnánaigh, Caisleán Nua Thiar school (Newcastle, Co. Limerick) from informant Thomas O' Connor.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Pr. Ó Fionnmhacháin.
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_4477912
title: Burning of Lime

description: Story collected by Ernest Crawford, a student at Gortnessy school (Gortinessy, Co. Donegal) from informant Mr J. Hilliard.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Nic Sheáin.
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_4666988
title: Story

description: Story collected by Donncadh Ó Loinghsigh, a student at An Tulach Mór school (Tullamore, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Gearóid Mac Piarais.
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_4935200
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by Teresa Mulcahy, a student at Árd-achadh (C.) school (Ardagh, Co. Limerick) from informant Michael Mulcahy.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire Ní Mhadagáin.
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_4477913
title: Spinning and Weaving

description: Story collected by Ernest Crawford, a student at Gortnessy school (Gortinessy, Co. Donegal) from informant Mr B. Crawford.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher M. Nic Sheáin.
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_4666989
title: Story of Buried Treasure

description: Story collected by Simon Heffernan, a student at Leac Snámha (B.) school (Lixnaw, Co. Kerry) from informant John Mc Auliffe.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Dáithí. B. Ó Duilleáin.
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_4666990
title: Houses

description: Story collected by a student at Cashen, Baile Dubh, Tráighlí school (Ballyduff, Co. Kerry) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire de -- Allman, Dd. Paor.
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.