cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5122553
title: Food in Olden Times

description: Story collected by a student at Lismacaffry school (Lismacaffry, Co. Westmeath) from informant Hugh Sullivan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ml. Ó Gamhna.
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_4930510
title: Games We Play - The Old Witch

description: Story collected by Sadie Rusk, a student at Uillineach school (Ullinagh, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Pollock.
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_5109666
title: Funny Story

description: Story collected by Cissie Duignan, a student at Tullaghanstown school (Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath) from informant James Duignan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Áine, Bean Mhic Cába.
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_5122554
title: Forts

description: Story collected by a student at Irishtown school (Milltown, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
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_5132314
title: My Home District

description: Story collected by Bridie Ryan, a student at Ballygarrett school (Donaghmore, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Duinn.
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_5132317
title: My Home District

description: Story collected by Nan Wafer, a student at Ballygarrett school (Donaghmore, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Duinn.
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_4930513
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Dot Monaghan, a student at Uillineach school (Ullinagh, Co. Monaghan) from informant Lily Monaghan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Pollock.
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_5109667
title: Local Heroes

description: Story collected by Doris Ormiston, a student at Westland school (Donore, Co. Meath) from informant Mr W. Ormiston.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. E. J. Roberts.
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_5122555
title: Bread

description: Story collected by a student at Lismacaffry school (Lismacaffry, Co. Westmeath) from informant Christy Newman.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Ml. Ó Gamhna.
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_5132319
title: My Home District

description: Story collected by Thomas Dunne, a student at Ballygarrett school (Donaghmore, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Duinn.
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_5109668
title: Funny Story

description: Story collected by Janey Duignan, a student at Tullaghanstown school (Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath) from informant John Duignan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Áine, Bean Mhic Cába.
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_4930520
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Sadie Rusk, a student at Uillineach school (Ullinagh, Co. Monaghan) from informant Mrs Rusk.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Pollock.
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_5122556
title: Long ago people used to make rush candles.

description: Story collected by Thomas Nally, a student at Ballynacargy (B.) school (Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath) from informant Nicholas Nally.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher E. Mac 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_4930525
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by Jean Jackson, a student at Uillineach school (Ullinagh, Co. Monaghan) from informant Jean Jackson.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Pollock.
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_5132321
title: Wreck of the San Salvador

description: Story collected by a student at Kilmuckridge school (Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford) from informant Mr Sylvester O' Brien.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher L. Mac Donnell.
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_5109669
title: Teampall Ciaráin - Temple Kieran

description: Story collected by Christopher Stapleton, a student at St Columba's Abbey, Navan school (Navan, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs Austin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Br. Abban O' Donoghue.
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_5122557
title: Folklore - Forts

description: Story collected by Marcie 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_5109670
title: Dan the Napper, used to nap freize, that was woven by the Bligh's who lived in Kilmer, and who were dyers.

description: Story collected by a student at Ballivor school (Ballivor, Co. Meath) from informant Thomas Mc Keon.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Ua Conmhidhe.
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_4930526
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by a student at Uillineach school (Ullinagh, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Pollock.
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_5132322
title: Our Holy Wells

description: Story collected by James Dunne, a student at Ballygarrett school (Donaghmore, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Duinn.
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_5122558
title: Folklore - Forts

description: Story collected by a student at Irishtown school (Milltown, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
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_5132323
title: My Home District

description: Story collected by a student at Ballygarrett school (Donaghmore, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Duinn.
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_4930527
title: Proverbs

description: Story collected by a student at Uillineach school (Ullinagh, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Pollock.
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_5109671
title: Local Marriage Customs

description: Story collected by Olive Mc Whirter, a student at Westland school (Donore, Co. Meath) from informant Mr R. Mc Whirter.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. E. J. Roberts.
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_5122559
title: There were a good many tradesmen around this locality.

description: Story collected by Liam Connolly, a student at Ballynacargy (B.) school (Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath) from informant John Blake.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher E. Mac 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_4930531
title: Funny Stories

description: Story collected by Beatrice Thompson, a student at Uillineach school (Ullinagh, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Pollock.
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_5132324
title: Our Holy Wells

description: Story collected by John Quinsey, a student at Ballygarrett school (Donaghmore, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Séamus Ó Duinn.
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_5109672
title: Flummery, was made from the seeds of oats, used as a substitute for milk on porridge.

description: Story collected by a student at Ballivor school (Ballivor, Co. Meath) from informant Thomas Mc Keon.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Ua Conmhidhe.
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_5122560
title: Forts

description: Story collected by Maureen Kelly, a student at Irishtown school (Milltown, Co. Westmeath) from informant John Mullally.
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_5109673
title: Local Marriage Customs

description: Story collected by Doris Ormiston, a student at Westland school (Donore, Co. Meath) from informant Mr W. Ormiston.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. E. J. Roberts.
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_5132326
title: Wreck of the Liza

description: Story collected by a student at Kilmuckridge school (Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford) from informant Sylvester O' Brien.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher L. Mac Donnell.
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_4930534
title: Funny Stories

description: Story collected by Muriel Thompson, a student at Uillineach school (Ullinagh, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Pollock.
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_5122561
title: Story

description: Story collected by Kathleen Fagan, a student at Balrath (1) school (Balrath, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Fagan.
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_5132329
title: Local History - Riverchapel District

description: Story collected by Mary Darcy, a student at Riverchapel school (Riverchapel, Co. Wexford) from informant Mrs M. Mc Loughlin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Brighid Ní Dhonnchadha.
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_5109674
title: Funny Story

description: Story collected by Peggy Mc Cormack, a student at Tullaghanstown school (Tullaghanstown, Co. Meath) from informant Patrick Mc Cormack.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Áine, Bean Mhic Cába.
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_4930538
title: Story of a Fairy

description: Story collected by a student at Uillineach school (Ullinagh, Co. Monaghan) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Pollock.
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_5122562
title: My Home District

description: Story collected by Eilish Conway, a student at Corry school (Corry, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Conway.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs Cox.
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_5132331
title: Black '46-'47 - The Famine

description: Story collected by a student at Kilmuckridge school (Kilmuckridge, Co. Wexford) from informant John Dempsey.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher L. Mac Donnell.
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_4930542
title: Once upon a time there was a man who lived in Donegal.

description: Story collected by Madge Monaghan, a student at Uillineach school (Ullinagh, Co. Monaghan) from informant Sadie Monaghan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Pollock.
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_5109675
title: Landlords

description: Story collected by Dorothy Mc Whirter, a student at Westland school (Donore, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Mrs. E. J. Roberts.
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_5122563
title: There were a great number of craftsmen around this locality long ago.

description: Story collected by Patrick Jordan, a student at Ballynacargy (B.) school (Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath) from informant Nicholas Jordan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher E. Mac 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_5132332
title: Churning

description: Story collected by M. Darcy, a student at Riverchapel school (Riverchapel, Co. Wexford) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Brighid Ní Dhonnchadha.
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_4930545
title: Long ago people believed that there were fairies in Ireland.

description: Story collected by Jean Jackson, a student at Uillineach school (Ullinagh, Co. Monaghan) from informant Thomas Maguire.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sibéal Pollock.
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_5109676
title: At mid-night on Hallow-Eve long ago, the people used to go round listening at the door of every house, and the first name quoted, they would marry a person of the Christain name.

description: Story collected by a student at Ballivor school (Ballivor, Co. Meath) from informant Thomas Mc Keon.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher T. Ua Conmhidhe.
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_5122564
title: Flail

description: Story collected by Patrick Lyons, a student at Ballynacargy (B.) school (Ballynacarrigy, Co. Westmeath) from informant Agnes Lyons.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher E. Mac 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.