cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_4815390
title: There was a man who had to cross a river and he had [to cross] a duck and a sheaf of corn and a fox.

description: Story collected by Maisie Nesbitt, a student at Carrickaslane school (Carrickaslane, Co. Monaghan) from informant Mr E. Nesbitt.
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_4815391
title: Tale of the Famine - A True Story

description: Story collected by John Gray, 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_5122079
title: Local Happenings - Drowning

description: Story collected by Eileen Dalton, 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_5109196
title: Funny Story

description: Story collected by John Pender, a student at Kildalkey (B.) school (Kildalkey, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Muiris Ó Fearghail.
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_5122080
title: Hidden Treasures

description: Story collected by Joseph Flynn, a student at Balrath (1) school (Balrath, Co. Westmeath) from informant Patrick Flynn.
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_5131860
title: One night two young men were coming from playing cards.

description: Story collected by Fintan Cooper, a student at Taghmon school (Taghmon, Co. Wexford) from informant an unidentified informant.
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_5109198
title: Clothes Made Locally

description: Story collected by Rose Barry, 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_4815392
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_5131861
title: One night as an old man was coming home from work he had to pass an old rath.

description: Story collected by Fintan Cooper, a student at Taghmon school (Taghmon, Co. Wexford) from informant an unidentified informant.
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_5109200
title: Local Fairs

description: Story collected by É. Ní L, 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_5122081
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Michael Fitzpatrick, a student at Lower Warren school (Warren Lower, Co. Westmeath) from informant James Fitzpatrick.
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_4815397
title: Recommendation

description: Story collected by Adelaide 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_5122082
title: Song - The Maid of Russagh Hill

description: Story collected by Francis J. Tighe, a student at Rathowen (B) school (Rathowen, Co. Westmeath) from informant Miss Ellen Langan.
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_5131862
title: Local Cures

description: Story collected by a student at Ballyvaldon school (Ballyvaldon, Co. Wexford) from informant Miss Mary Ann O' Connor.
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_4815400
title: One person puts one pin in one of his hands behind his back and you do not know which hand it is in.

description: Story collected by Robin Greer, a student at Carrickaslane school (Carrickaslane, Co. Monaghan) from informant Mrs James Greer.
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_5109201
title: How I Play There Stands a Lady on the Mountain

description: Story collected by Maureen Lynch, 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_5109202
title: Funny Story

description: Story collected by Francis Murray, a student at Kilbride school (Kilbride, Co. Meath) (no informant identified).
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_5131864
title: One night a man was coming home from hunting.

description: Story collected by Fintan Cooper, 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_5122083
title: Local Thatchers

description: Story collected by a student at Ballinafid school (Ballynafid, Co. Westmeath) from informant Bridget 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_5131865
title: Local Cures

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_4815401
title: This is a True Story - The Tale of a Brother's Quarrel and a Suffering Shirt

description: Story collected by Robert Kennedy, 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_5109203
title: Local Fairs

description: Story collected by Seán Mag Fhearghail, 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_5122085
title: Fairy Forts

description: Story collected by Mattie Kirwan, a student at Lower Warren school (Warren Lower, Co. Westmeath) from informant John Kirwan.
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_4815403
title: True Story

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_5109205
title: Fairy Story

description: Story collected by Peggy Brady, a student at Cortown school (Cortown, Co. Meath) from informant Mrs P. 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_5122086
title: Fairy Fort

description: Story collected by Dora Mara, a student at Lower Warren school (Warren Lower, Co. Westmeath) from informant Paddy 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.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5131866
title: In two places in this parish there is what is called locally a "Money Hole".

description: Story collected by a student at Naomh Bríghid, Blackwater school (Blackwater, Co. Wexford) from 2 informants.
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_4815405
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_5109206
title: Local Hero

description: Story collected by Maureen Hyland, 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_5131867
title: Old Schools - Hedge School at Ballyvaldon

description: Story collected by a student at Ballyvaldon school (Ballyvaldon, Co. Wexford) from informant John Belvin.
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_5122087
title: Evil Eye

description: Story collected by Eamon 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_5131868
title: The following verses are taken from an old advertisement for the products of the old woollen factory at Brownscastle.

description: Story collected by J. Cullen, a student at Taghmon school (Taghmon, Co. Wexford) from informant G. Cullen.
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_5109207
title: Local Hero

description: Story collected by Rita Curtis, a student at Clochar na Trócaire, An Uaimh school (Navan, Co. Meath) from informant Mr Curtis.
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_5122088
title: Evil Eye

description: Story collected by T.F. Mc Garry, a student at Rathowen (B) school (Rathowen, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
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_4815407
title: Story

description: Story collected by Iris 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_5109208
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by Mary Connolly, a student at Kilbride school (Kilbride, Co. Meath) from informant John Connolly.
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_5122089
title: Old Cures

description: Story collected by a student at Ballinafid school (Ballynafid, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Elizabeth Donegan.
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_5131869
title: A rare bog a rattling bog a bog down on the valley O.

description: Story collected by Stella Moran, a student at Faythe school (The Faythe, Co. Wexford) from informant Miss Mary O Dwyer.
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_4815409
title: Story

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_5131872
title: In the Parish of Taghmon in the townsland of Bricketstown there is a big house which has the reputation of being haunted.

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_5109210
title: Sayings of the Season

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_4815411
title: True Story

description: Story collected by Samuel 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_5122090
title: Fairies

description: Story collected by 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_5109211
title: Fairy Story

description: Story collected by Peter Tully, a student at Cortown school (Cortown, Co. Meath) from informant Bernard Ward.
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_5122091
title: Local Marriages

description: Story collected by Kathleen Barry, 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.