cometadata/datacite-titles-descriptions-related-identifiers huggingface dataset:
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5115374
title: Lore of Certain Days

description: Story collected by Lionel Farrell, a student at Castlepollard (B.) school (Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath) from informant Mrs Gibbons.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher William Coghlan.
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_5145004
title: Local Townlands - Droughtville

description: Story collected by Seán Brophy, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.
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_4780428
title: Crib - To Catch Birds Alive

description: Story collected by Máire Ní Dhubhlaing, a student at Slieverue school (Slieveroe, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Joseph Cashin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher John Carey.
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_5071842
title: Treasure at Clogherhead

description: Story collected by John Cooney, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) from informant Patrick Verdon.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_4780439
title: Prayer for a Happy Death

description: Story collected by Áine Ní Dhubhghaill, a student at Slieverue school (Slieveroe, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Mrs Hoban.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher John Carey.
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_5115376
title: Potato Crop

description: Story collected by Mary Bridget Nugent, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_5071843
title: Fairies of Fane Valley

description: Story collected by John Cooney, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) from informant D. Carmody.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5145005
title: Local Townlands - Forelacka

description: Story collected by Frank English, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.
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_4780440
title: Prayer to Stop a Toothache

description: Story collected by Áine Ní Dhubhghaill, a student at Slieverue school (Slieveroe, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Mrs Robinson.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher John Carey.
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_5115377
title: Farm Animals

description: Story collected by Frances Fitzsimons, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_5145007
title: Local Townlands - Ballyshane

description: Story collected by Mary Donoghue, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.
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_5071851
title: If you bathe on Whit Sunday you are sure to be drowned.

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5115381
title: Bird-Lore

description: Story collected by a student at Finea school (Finnea, Co. Westmeath) from informant Kathleen Hackett.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Kathleen Hackett.
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_4780458
title: Nicknames from the Parish of Slieverue

description: Story collected by Áine Ní Dhubhghaill, a student at Slieverue school (Slieveroe, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher John Carey.
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_5071853
title: A horse hair (of the tail) if left for nine days in water becomes an eel.

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_4780488
title: Bellevue Demense

description: Story collected by Brighid Adhrais, a student at Slieverue school (Slieveroe, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Edward Grant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher John Carey.
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_5145008
title: Local Townlands - Currabeg

description: Story collected by Hannah Conroy, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.
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_5115383
title: Fairy Tales

description: Story collected by Frances Fitzsimons, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_5115386
title: Churning

description: Story collected by Mary Bridget Nugent, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_5145009
title: Local Townlands - Lismooney

description: Story collected by Teresa Donnelly, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.
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_4780506
title: Child's Morning Prayer

description: Story collected by Ailís Ní Caisín, a student at Slieverue school (Slieveroe, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Mrs Cashin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher John Carey.
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_5071855
title: It is unlucky to see the new moon through glass.

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5145012
title: Farm Animals

description: Story collected by Moira Grimes, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.
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_5071858
title: Blood stains on a window pane mean a death to the house.

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5115389
title: Churning

description: Story collected by Frances Fitzsimons, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_4780510
title: Prayer to Say When Going to Work with Horses

description: Story collected by Ailís Ní Caisín, a student at Slieverue school (Slieveroe, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Mrs Cashin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher John Carey.
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_5115393
title: Fairy Tales

description: Story collected by Mary Bridget Nugent, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_5145014
title: Local Fairs

description: Story collected by Seán Donegan, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs Donegan.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.
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_4780515
title: Irish Words used in English Speech in Slieverue Parish

description: Story collected by Ailís Ní Chaisín, a student at Slieverue school (Slieveroe, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher John Carey.
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_5071861
title: The chirp of a bird chased from his nest is a cursing of his disturber.

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5115396
title: Old Crafts

description: Story collected by Sean Cheevers, a student at Castlepollard (B.) school (Castlepollard, Co. Westmeath) from informant an unidentified informant.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher William Coghlan.
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_5145016
title: Famine Days

description: Story collected by Patrick Allen, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) from informant Mr Joseph Corby.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.
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_4780521
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5071868
title: The best salmon of the year's first catch should be given to the Parish Priest as a thanks offering.

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5071870
title: Human hair should not be burned but should be stuck into a hole in a wall or a hole in an outhouse.

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5115399
title: Local Fairs

description: Story collected by Hugh Fitzsimons, a student at Glenidan school (Glenidan, Co. Westmeath) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bean Uí Mhaoldhia.
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_5145017
title: Famine Days

description: Story collected by Treasa Carry, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) from informant William Carry.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.
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_4780535
title: Riddles

description: Story collected by Seán Mach Fhachthna, a student at Tobar na Brón, Piltown school (Tobernabrone, Co. Kilkenny) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Bríd Paor.
description: Supported by funding from the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht (Ireland), University College Dublin, and the National Folklore Foundation (Fondúireacht Bhéaloideas Éireann), 2014-2016.
DOI: 10.7925/drs1.duchas_5115401
title: Proverbs

description: Story collected by Eamonn Coyle, a student at St Feighin's, Collinstown school (Collinstown, Co. Westmeath) from informant Patrick Coyle.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher Sean Flood.
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_5071871
title: If you throw a clew or ball of thread into a lime kiln on Hallow Eve night in the name of the devil...

description: Story collected by Bernard Gaughran, a student at Naomh Maolmaodhóg, Dúndealgan school (Dundalk, Co. Louth) (no informant identified).
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Máirtín.
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_5145018
title: Care of the Feet

description: Story collected by Moira Grimes, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) from informant Mrs H. Grimes.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.
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_4780542
title: When Getting Up in the Morning

description: Story collected by Ailís Ní Chaisín, a student at Slieverue school (Slieveroe, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Mrs Cashin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher John Carey.
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_4780544
title: When Starting Work

description: Story collected by Ailís Ní Chaisín, a student at Slieverue school (Slieveroe, Co. Kilkenny) from informant Mrs Cashin.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher John Carey.
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_5145020
title: Local Landlords

description: Story collected by Moira Grimes, a student at Kinnitty school (Kinnitty, Co. Offaly) from informant Mr H. Grimes.
description: Collected as part of the Schools' Folklore scheme, 1937-1938, under the supervision of teacher S. Ó Murchadha.
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.