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Loch Measca

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Loch Measca (school) (Caherrobert, Co. Mayo), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Máire, Bean an Bhrúnaigh.

Original reference: 0103/3

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Mayo schools

  1. Paidreacha (p. 277-279)
  2. Paidir - Sa Leaba (p. 280)
  3. Paidir - Ag Coigilt na Tine (p. 281)
  4. Sláinte (p. 281)
  5. Cailleach (p. 282)
  6. Ráite ag Baint le Mórán Ócáid (p. 282)
  7. Ráite - Aimsir (p. 283)
  8. Tomhaiseanna (p. 284)
  9. Tomhaiseanna (p. 284-286)
  10. Pisreoga (p. 287)
  11. Pisreoga (p. 287-288)
  12. Scéal (p. 289)
  13. Scéal (p. 290-292)
  14. tIasc Mór (p. 293)
  15. Scéal (p. 293)
  16. Fear Cráite (p. 294)
  17. Scéalta Beaga (p. 294)
  18. Bríste Sheáinín (p. 294-295)
  19. Scéal (p. 296)
  20. Scéal Áitiúil (p. 296)
  21. tIasc Mór (p. 297)
  22. Na Féilte (p. 298-300)
  23. Cros Bhríde (p. 300-301)
  24. Déirce agus an tÁdh (p. 302-303)
  25. Fuath (p. 304)
  26. Síocháin (p. 304)
  27. Tomhas (p. 305)
  28. Rann leis an Leanbh nuair a Bhíonn sé Crosta (p. 305)
  29. Seanfhoirgnithe (p. 306-308)
  30. Ainmneacha Áiteann (p. 309-310)
  31. Aimsir Chromail 1649 (p. 311)
  32. Súgraí (p. 312-313)
  33. Gráinne Mhaol (p. 313-314)
  34. Comhairleacha an Éin (p. 315)
  35. Rann (p. 315)
  36. Aitheantas (p. 316)
  37. tSeanbhean Bhocht (p. 317-318)
  38. Miana (p. 319-320)
  39. Leipreachán (p. 321-324)
  40. Scéal - Roinnt (p. 326-327)
  41. Na Trí Rudaí (p. 328)
  42. Paidreacha (p. 329-330)
  43. Seanráite (p. 331)
  44. Scéal (p. 332)
  45. Scéal (p. 333)
  46. Scéal (p. 333)
  47. A Phoill an Fhalla (On Holes in the Walls) (p. 334)
  48. Tomhais (Riddles) (p. 335)
  49. Scéal (p. 335)
  50. Dánta an Reachtabhraigh (p. 336-339)
  51. Song of the Bird (p. 340-342)
  52. Changeling (p. 343)
  53. Pilfered Corn (p. 344-345)
  54. Enchanted Man (p. 347-349)
  55. Famine Years 1846-1847 (p. 350-352)
  56. Story of the Famine Time 1846-1847 (p. 353-354)
  57. Tailor and the Changeling (p. 355-359)
  58. Bhean Sí (p. 360)
  59. Leprechaun (p. 360)
  60. Well of the Trout (p. 361)
  61. Red Earl (Local Story) (p. 362)
  62. Funny Story - Three Tailors (p. 363)
  63. Local Story (Loughmask) (p. 364)
  64. Local Story (p. 365-366)
  65. Superstitions in and about the House (p. 368-371)
  66. Prayers (p. 372)
  67. Prayers - Rising in the Morning (p. 372)
  68. Prayers - Going to Bed (p. 373)
  69. Prayers - In the Morning (p. 373)
  70. Prayers - Raking the Fire (p. 373)
  71. Prayers - Entering a Chapel (p. 373)
  72. Oaten Bread and Rhyme about Different Breads (p. 374)
  73. Chalices (p. 375)
  74. Hedge-Schools (p. 376)
  75. Funny Story (p. 377)
  76. Cows (p. 378)
  77. Milk (p. 378-379)
  78. Local Beliefs (p. 380-381)
  79. Buying and Selling (p. 382)
  80. Policemen (p. 382-383)
  81. Pisreoga (p. 383-386)
  82. Beliefs (p. 386-387)
  83. Wakes and Funerals (p. 387-388)
  84. Marriage Customs (p. 389)
  85. Marriage - Lucky and Unlucky Days (p. 389)
  86. Religious Relics (p. 390-391)
  87. Local Story - The Fairy of Inniscoog (p. 392-393)
  88. Bread of Long Ago (p. 394)
  89. Captain Boycott (p. 395-399)
  90. Cow-Houses (p. 400)
  91. Cows (p. 401)
  92. Ancient Spot (p. 402-403)
  93. Bhean Sí (p. 404)
  94. Graveyards (p. 405)
  95. Superstitions about Graveyards (p. 405)
  96. Ghost Story (p. 406)
  97. Fairy Fort of Tonaleeaun (p. 407)
  98. Local Ballad - Brave Michael O'Brien (R.I.P.) (p. 408-410)
  99. Local Ballad - Captain Boycott (p. 411)
  100. Ballinchalla (p. 412-413)
  101. Innishmain (p. 413-414)
  102. Innishmaine Abbey (p. 414-415)
  103. Other Remains (p. 415-416)
  104. Innishmaine Abbey (p. 417)
  105. Story (p. 418-420)
  106. Local Tailor (p. 421-422)
  107. Ghost Story (p. 423)
Origin information
Caherrobert, Co. Mayo
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 103, p. 275-423)
Languages
English  irish  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Mayo (County)
Prayers   linked data (lcsh)
Verbal arts and literature   linked data (afset)
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Weather--Folklore
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Religion   linked data (lcsh)
Saint Brigid's Day   linked data (lcsh)
Folk poetry   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Historic sites   linked data (lcsh)
local legends   linked data (afset)
Dissenters, Religious--Legal status, laws, etc.
Leprechauns   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Banshees   linked data (lcsh)
Bread--Folklore
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Animal culture   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Death--Folklore
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
School location
CaherrobertCathair RoibeirdCaherrobertBallinchallaKilmaineMayo
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4427871
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0103/3

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Mayo schools," held by the National Folklore Collection UCD. © Digital content by University College Dublin, published by UCD Library, University College Dublin <http://digital.ucd.ie/view/duchas:44278715>
Funding
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.
Record source
Metadata creation date: 2014/2016 — Metadata created by Fiontar, Dublin City University, in collaboration with the National Folklore Collection UCD and UCD Library. Original Fiontar metadata converted into MODS by UCD Library.

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