cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4937160
title: Observations on the Weather

description: Story collected by a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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_5110773
title: Basket-Making

description: Story collected by Martha Conry, a student at Girley, Kells school (Girley, Co. Meath) from informant Mr Farrell Conry.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Mhic Mheanmain.
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_5123883
title: Three Apples

description: Story collected by Oonagh Nugent, a student at Loughanvally school (Loughanavally, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. O'Connor.
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_5133032
title: As in other districts the beliefs in butter-stealing was very firmly ingrafted in the people John's district.

description: Story collected by a student at Ballycanew (Mixed) school (Ballycanew, Co. Wexford) from informant William Sunderland.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Conchubhar Ua Maoláin.
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_4937168
title: In the Penal Times

description: Story collected by Kathleen Mc Adam, a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) from informant James Mc Adam.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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_5110776
title: Old Stories - The Cross That Bowed

description: Story collected by a student at Robinstown school (Robinstown, Co. Meath) from informant Mr John Horan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Teresa Coyne.
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_5123884
title: In the townsland of Legan there is a field called the Blue Bottoms...

description: Story collected by Patrick Moran, a student at Drumraney school (Drumraney, Co. Westmeath) from informant Francis Cassels.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ml Mc -- Garry, Alice 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_4937173
title: Local Heroes - Strong Men

description: Story collected by a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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_5133033
title: When Kilcormac Church was taken from the Catholics at the time of the Reformation...

description: Story collected by a student at Boulavogue school (Boleyvogue, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Énrí Tréinfhear.
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_4937175
title: Local Heroes - Swift Runners

description: Story collected by a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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_5110777
title: Churning

description: Story collected by Betty Cusack, a student at Athboy (C.) school (Athboy, Co. Meath) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Brighid, Bean Uí Mhácháin.
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_5123886
title: Old Story

description: Story collected by G. Clarke, a student at Loughanvally school (Loughanavally, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. O'Connor.
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_5133034
title: Battle of Bunclody

description: Story collected by Elizabeth Kavanagh, a student at Scoil an Chlochair, Bunclody school (Bunclody, Co. Wexford) from informant Séamus Doyle.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Na Siúracha.
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_5110778
title: Strange Story

description: Story collected by Eithne Marmion, a student at Girley, Kells school (Girley, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Mhic Mheanmain.
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_5123887
title: In the townsland of Ballcloughduff there is a field called Langan's field...

description: Story collected by Teresa Shanley, a student at Drumraney school (Drumraney, Co. Westmeath) from informant John Ham.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ml Mc -- Garry, Alice 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_5133035
title: Hidden Treasure

description: Story collected by Daisy Downes, a student at Kilnamanagh school (Kilnamanagh Lower, Co. Wexford) from informant Mr John Dempsey.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs M.E. Masterson.
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_4937176
title: Local Heroes - Great Walkers

description: Story collected by a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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_5110780
title: Old Houses

description: Story collected by Eithne Marmion, a student at Girley, Kells school (Girley, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean Uí Mhic Mheanmain.
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_5123888
title: Old Story

description: Story collected by M. Egan, a student at Loughanvally school (Loughanavally, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. O'Connor.
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_4937178
title: Local Heroes - Great Swimmers

description: Story collected by a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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_5133036
title: Some sort or prayer is used by persons who claim to have the gift of blood stopping.

description: Story collected by a student at Boulavogue school (Boleyvogue, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Énrí Tréinfhear.
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_5110781
title: In Fagens at night they have to leave a lamp lit all night, because if they did not the chairs tables and stools will start dancing round the room.

description: Story collected by a student at Coolronan school (Coolronan, Co. Meath) from informant James Clarke.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Chonmhidhe.
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_5123890
title: Old Story

description: Story collected by Maggie Mach Manus, a student at Loughanvally school (Loughanavally, Co. Westmeath) from informant Thomas Mac Manus.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. O'Connor.
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_5133037
title: '98 Monument in Bunclody

description: Story collected by a student at Scoil an Chlochair, Bunclody school (Bunclody, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Na Siúracha.
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_4937179
title: Local Heroes - Great Mowers

description: Story collected by a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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_5110783
title: Local Marriage Customs

description: Story collected by Thomas Gargan, a student at Cormeen school (Cormeen, Co. Meath) from informant James Gargan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Brian T. Ó Dubhláin.
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_5123892
title: Old Story

description: Story collected by Helen Geoghegan, a student at Loughanvally school (Loughanavally, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. O'Connor.
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_5133038
title: 1798 - Antoine Ó hAicéad

description: Story collected by Pádraig Ó Braonáin, a student at Castletown school (Castletown, Co. Wexford) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Seán Ó Broin.
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_4937180
title: Local Heroes - Noted Dancers

description: Story collected by a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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_5110784
title: Ghost Story

description: Story collected by Josie Corley, a student at Robinstown school (Robinstown, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs Corley.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Teresa Coyne.
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_5123893
title: In olden times there was seed called rape seed sown...

description: Story collected by Teresa Shanley, a student at Drumraney school (Drumraney, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Downes.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ml Mc -- Garry, Alice 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_4937182
title: Local Heroes - Great Singers

description: Story collected by a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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_5133040
title: A crowd of young men went to hunt one day, and it was getting dark when they went to an old castle to dig for a badger.

description: Story collected by Maureen Cleary, a student at Adamstown school (Adamstown, Co. Wexford) from informant John Cleary.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Donnchadh Cuirtéis.
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_5110786
title: Fairy Stories

description: Story collected by a student at Coolronan school (Coolronan, Co. Meath) from informant P. Dargan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Chonmhidhe.
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_4937183
title: Local Heroes - Story-Tellers

description: Story collected by a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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_5123895
title: Local Marriage Customs

description: Story collected by Maire Mc Garry, a student at Drumraney school (Drumraney, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Downes.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ml Mc -- Garry, Alice 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_5110787
title: Landlord

description: Story collected by Anna M. Cassidy, a student at Athboy (C.) school (Athboy, Co. Meath) from informant James Rispin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Brighid, Bean Uí Mhácháin.
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_5133041
title: Weather Signs

description: Story collected by Maria Mc Evoy, a student at Kilmyshal school (Kilmyshall, Co. Wexford) from informant Patrick Kearns.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher E. Mac Niocláis.
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_5123897
title: Old Story

description: Story collected by Helen Geoghegan, a student at Loughanvally school (Loughanavally, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. O'Connor.
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_5133042
title: A young cock used to be killed for St Martin's Day...

description: Story collected by a student at Boulavogue school (Boleyvogue, Co. Wexford) from informant James Hall.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Énrí Tréinfhear.
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_4937184
title: Local Happenings - Drownings

description: Story collected by a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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_5110788
title: In the Penal Times

description: Story collected by Peggie Carolan, a student at Cormeen school (Cormeen, Co. Meath) from informant James Monaghan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Brian T. Ó Dubhláin.
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_5123898
title: Local Marriage Customs

description: Story collected by Teresa Allen, a student at Drumraney school (Drumraney, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Allen.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ml Mc -- Garry, Alice 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_5133043
title: Story of '98

description: Story collected by Mary Ann Donohoe, a student at Scoil an Chlochair, Bunclody school (Bunclody, Co. Wexford) from informant Mrs M. Donohoe.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Na Siúracha.
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_4937185
title: Local Happenings - Burnings

description: Story collected by a student at Doohamlet school (Doohamlat, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher P. Mac an Bháird.
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.