cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4815414
title: Old Riddles

description: Story collected by a student at Carrickaslane school (Carrickaslane, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Greer.
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_5131873
title: Nearly one hundred years ago a man named "Toby the Thatcher" emigrated to America with a great number of other people that were leaving the country because of the famine.

description: Story collected by Áine Ní Chearbhall, a student at Naomh Bríghid, Blackwater school (Blackwater, Co. Wexford) from informant Patrick Quinn.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Diarmuid Ó Súilleabháin.
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_5122092
title: Local Happenings - Drowning

description: Story collected by Marcella Keogh, a student at Irishtown school (Milltown, Co. Westmeath) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Margaret McNally.
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_4815418
title: Old Rhymes

description: Story collected by Doreen Elizabeth Whyte, a student at Carrickaslane school (Carrickaslane, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Greer.
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_5131874
title: Famine

description: Story collected by a student at Ballyvaldon school (Ballyvaldon, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin.
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_5109212
title: Local Hero

description: Story collected by Annie Reilly, a student at Clochar na Trócaire, An Uaimh school (Navan, Co. Meath) from informant Bartle Collins.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Concepta le Muire.
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_5131875
title: From the earliest days in this county people who had live stock or goods to dispose of usually met at some appointed place...

description: Story collected by J. Cullen, a student at Taghmon school (Taghmon, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher John J. 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_5109213
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by Kathleen Keely, a student at Kilbride school (Kilbride, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs Keely.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Áine, Bean Ní Mháirtín.
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_5122094
title: Hidden Treasures

description: Story collected by Ellen Gillooley, a student at Balrath (1) school (Balrath, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Mc Cormack.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher C. Ní Pharthaláin.
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_4815425
title: Long ago about 100 years since in the time of the potato famine.

description: Story collected by Robin Greer, a student at Carrickaslane school (Carrickaslane, Co. Monaghan) from informant Terence Toal.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Greer.
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_5109214
title: Local Hero

description: Story collected by Sally Devine, a student at Clochar na Trócaire, An Uaimh school (Navan, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Concepta le Muire.
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_5122095
title: Place Names

description: Story collected by a student at Ballinafid school (Ballynafid, Co. Westmeath) from informant Thomas Daly.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Duibhgeanáin.
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_4815429
title: True Story

description: Story collected by Myrtle Gillanders, a student at Greaghglass school (Greaghglass, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Ross.
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_5131876
title: Public Works

description: Story collected by a student at Ballyvaldon school (Ballyvaldon, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin.
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_5109215
title: Care of the Feet

description: Story collected by a student at Cortown school (Cortown, Co. Meath) from informant John Brady.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Peadar Mac Gabhann.
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_5122096
title: Famine Times

description: Story collected by Mary Ward, a student at Ballynacargy (C.) school (Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Mhic Óda.
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_4815432
title: There was a dark haired blind blind man called James (Jemmy) Meeghan from Lislanely Co Monaghan.

description: Story collected by Robin Greer, a student at Carrickaslane school (Carrickaslane, Co. Monaghan) from informant Mrs Mc Ginn.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Greer.
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_5109216
title: Old House

description: Story collected by Kevin Keegan, a student at Killyon school (Killyon, Co. Meath) from informant Thomas Kearney.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Brighid, Bean Uí Fithcheallaigh.
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_5131877
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by a student at Ballyvaldon school (Ballyvaldon, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin.
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_5122097
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Nellie Murray, a student at Lower Warren school (Warren Lower, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Liam Mac Coiligh.
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_4815433
title: Breakfast Interlude

description: Story collected by a student at Greaghglass school (Greaghglass, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Ross.
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_5131878
title: Homemade Marbles

description: Story collected by Madge Browne, a student at Faythe school (The Faythe, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Columcille.
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_5109217
title: Sayings We Should Use

description: Story collected by a student at Fraine, Athboy school (Fraine, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Brighid, Bean Uí Chonalláin.
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_5122098
title: Story

description: Story collected by Brian Dempsey, a student at Lower Warren school (Warren Lower, Co. Westmeath) from informant Nannie Doolan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Liam Mac Coiligh.
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_4815434
title: Old Rhymes

description: Story collected by a student at Carrickaslane school (Carrickaslane, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Greer.
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_5131879
title: Hurling and Football Matches

description: Story collected by a student at Ballyvaldon school (Ballyvaldon, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin.
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_5109218
title: Birds

description: Story collected by a student at Cortown school (Cortown, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Peadar Mac Gabhann.
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_4815437
title: Story of a Raiding

description: Story collected by Hilda Erskine, a student at Greaghglass school (Greaghglass, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Ross.
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_5122099
title: Dyeing

description: Story collected by Eamonn Mc Garry, a student at Rathowen (B) school (Rathowen, Co. Westmeath) from informant John Dowling.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Mc Garry.
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_5109219
title: Cure

description: Story collected by a student at Cortown school (Cortown, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Peadar Mac Gabhann.
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_5131880
title: Do bhí fear ann fadó agus do bhí móinfhéar aige.

description: Story collected by Máire Ní Shúilleabháin, a student at Naomh Bríghid, Blackwater school (Blackwater, Co. Wexford) from informant Seán Ó Súilleabháin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Diarmuid Ó Súilleabháin.
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_5122100
title: Churning

description: Story collected by Eileen Casey, a student at Ballynacargy (C.) school (Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Mhic Óda.
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_5131881
title: Bird Traps

description: Story collected by Maggie Barrey, a student at Faythe school (The Faythe, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Columcille.
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_4815438
title: Townlands

description: Story collected by Doreen Elizabeth Whyte, a student at Carrickaslane school (Carrickaslane, Co. Monaghan) from informant Mrs James Whyte.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Greer.
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_5109220
title: Local Poets

description: Story collected by Teresa Mallon, a student at Clochar na Trócaire, An Uaimh school (Navan, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs Mallon.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Concepta le Muire.
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_5122103
title: Weather-Lore

description: Story collected by a student at Ballinafid school (Ballynafid, Co. Westmeath) from informant William Ward.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Duibhgeanáin.
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_4815441
title: True Story - The Fair

description: Story collected by a student at Greaghglass school (Greaghglass, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Ross.
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_5131882
title: Blackberries

description: Story collected by Maureen Hayes, a student at Faythe school (The Faythe, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher An tSr. Columcille.
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_5109221
title: Local Place Names

description: Story collected by Áine Ní Dhaimhín, a student at Fraine, Athboy school (Fraine, Co. Meath) from informant Michael Devine.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Brighid, Bean Uí Chonalláin.
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_5122104
title: Hidden Treasures

description: Story collected by Mary Gillooley, a student at Balrath (1) school (Balrath, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Mulligan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher C. Ní Pharthaláin.
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_4815442
title: Old Riddles

description: Story collected by Maisie Nesbitt, a student at Carrickaslane school (Carrickaslane, Co. Monaghan) from informant Mr Hill.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mary Greer.
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_5109222
title: Long ago people got on better than they get on now. There use to be little shops scattered about this district...

description: Story collected by Maureen Gilsenan, a student at Killyon school (Killyon, Co. Meath) from informant Mathew Murry.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Brighid, Bean Uí Fithcheallaigh.
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_5131883
title: Old Marriage Customs

description: Story collected by a student at Ballyvaldon school (Ballyvaldon, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Shúilleabháin.
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_4815444
title: True Story

description: Story collected by Olive Johnston, a student at Greaghglass school (Greaghglass, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. Ross.
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_5122105
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Paddie Mara, a student at Lower Warren school (Warren Lower, Co. Westmeath) from informant Patrick Mara.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Liam Mac Coiligh.
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.