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Scoil na mBráthar, Dúrlas Éile

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Scoil na mBráthar, Dúrlas Éile (school) (Thurles, Co. Tipperary), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Br. T. S. Ó Maoilchiaráin.

Original reference: 0552/1

In collection The Schools’ Collection : County Tipperary schools

  1. Hidden Treasure (p. 001)
  2. Hidden Treasure (p. 001-002)
  3. Hidden Treasure (p. 002-004)
  4. Hidden Treasure (p. 004-005)
  5. Hidden Treasure (p. 005-009)
  6. Hidden Treasure (p. 009-010)
  7. Hidden Treasure (p. 010-011)
  8. Hidden Treasure (p. 011-012)
  9. Hidden Treasure (p. 013)
  10. Hidden Treasure (p. 013-014)
  11. Hidden Treasure (p. 014-015)
  12. Hidden Treasure (p. 015-016)
  13. Hidden Treasure (p. 016-017)
  14. Hidden Treasure (p. 017-018)
  15. Hidden Treasure (p. 018-019)
  16. Funny Stories (p. 021-022)
  17. Funny Stories (p. 022-023)
  18. Funny Stories (p. 023-024)
  19. Funny Stories (p. 025)
  20. Funny Stories (p. 025-028)
  21. Funny Stories (p. 029)
  22. Funny Stories (p. 030)
  23. Funny Stories (p. 031)
  24. Funny Stories (p. 032)
  25. Riddles (p. 033-037)
  26. Weather-Lore (p. 039-044)
  27. There lived in Two-Mile-Borris a man that went around... (p. 045)
  28. There was a man living up near... (p. 046)
  29. When Finn Mc. Cuchul was a boy... (p. 046-047)
  30. One of the Heroes of Loughmore... (p. 048)
  31. John Morrissey from Templemore was never... (p. 048-049)
  32. Mr T. Condon, Kilmallock, Co Limerick was a great cyclist. ... (p. 049-051)
  33. A fellow named Hannon cycled from Carrick-On-Suir to Thurles... (p. 051-052)
  34. There was a man in the bog one day... (p. 052-053)
  35. Castle Fogarty north of Thurles was... (p. 054-055)
  36. About seventy years ago a little bit outside... (p. 055-056)
  37. In the year 1930 Lisduff quarry went on fire. ... (p. 056)
  38. About a mile from Johnstown... (p. 056-057)
  39. About two years ago there was a man... (p. 057-058)
  40. When Uauds the landlord was in the towns land of Dundrum. ... (p. 058-059)
  41. There was once a big fire in the town hall Thurles. ... (p. 059-060)
  42. During the "Black and Tan" fight in Ireland... (p. 060-061)
  43. Mr Delahunty of Leugh was evicted by... (p. 061-062)
  44. When Ellis was shot at Kill Cross Loughmore... (p. 062-063)
  45. Severe Weather (p. 065)
  46. In the year 1900 there was a flood in Turraheen... (p. 065-066)
  47. In the year 1932 there was a big snow fall... (p. 066-067)
  48. There was a heavy snowstorm in 1932. ... (p. 067-068)
  49. In the year 1933 there was fierce thunder... (p. 069)
  50. About three of four years ago we had a very heavy snowfall. ... (p. 070)
  51. Once upon a time there were a man by the name of Denis Maher... (p. 070-071)
  52. In the year 1932 there was a great snow fall... (p. 071-072)
  53. In 1888 there was a very famous wanderer... (p. 073-074)
  54. About two hundred yards outside Lisduff station... (p. 075)
  55. There is a place near Clonmore called Annfield... (p. 075-076)
  56. There was an old school in Two-Mile-Borris... (p. 076-078)
  57. About forty five years ago there was an old school... (p. 078-079)
  58. There is a place outside Borrisoleigh called... (p. 079)
  59. (There was a Hedge school in about a mile from... (p. 080)
  60. Mr Hayes who lived in Friar St. Thurles was... (p. 081-082)
  61. There lived in Croke St, Thurles... (p. 082-083)
  62. Near Moyglass County Tipperary there lived a man... (p. 083)
  63. Johnny Tappin lived in Rossa St, Thurles... (p. 083-084)
  64. In a place called "ladies Well" there is the ruins... (p. 084-085)
  65. There was a man named John Barry... (p. 085)
  66. In olden times the people used to make candles. ... (p. 085-086)
  67. There was great excitement when anyone got married... (p. 087)
  68. Long ago when the people were getting married... (p. 087-088)
  69. Holy Wells (p. 089)
  70. On the road to Luach there is a small space between... (p. 090)
  71. There is a holy well in the Parish of Thurles. ... (p. 090)
  72. There is a holy well in my Parish... (p. 091)
  73. There is a holy well in my Parish... (p. 091-092)
  74. Proverbs (p. 093-095)
  75. Games I Play (p. 097-101)
  76. Fairy Forts (p. 103)
  77. I know a fort. ... (p. 103-104)
  78. There is a fort in the Townland of Cormackstown. ... (p. 105)
  79. There is a fort in one of Mr Maher's fields. ... (p. 105-106)
  80. I know of a fort in Mr. Brennan's land. ... (p. 106-107)
  81. There is a fort near our place. ... (p. 107)
  82. I know a fairy not far from Thurles. ... (p. 108)
  83. There are a good many forts around this county. ... (p. 109)
  84. There are not many forts around Ballybrophy. ... (p. 110)
  85. I know a fort and it is... (p. 111)
  86. Old Graveyards (p. 113)
  87. There are four graveyards in the parish of Thurles. ... (p. 113-114)
  88. There are three old graveyards in this Parish. ... (p. 114-115)
  89. Travelling Folk (p. 117)
  90. Travelling Folk (p. 118)
  91. Travelling Folk (p. 119)
  92. Local Fair (p. 120)
  93. Local Heroes (p. 121-122)
  94. Local Happenings (p. 122-123)
  95. Old Crafts (p. 123-124)
  96. Local Place Names (p. 124-125)
  97. Local Cures (p. 125-127)
  98. Homemade Toys (p. 127-128)
  99. Travelling Lore (p. 129)
  100. Fairy Forts (p. 130)
  101. Local Poets (p. 131)
  102. Famine Times (p. 131-132)
  103. Games I Play (p. 133-134)
  104. Holy Wells (p. 134-135)
  105. Proverbs (p. 135-136)
  106. Local Forge (p. 136-138)
  107. Clothes Made Locally (p. 138-139)
  108. Local Marriage Customs (p. 140-142)
  109. Homemade Toys (p. 143-144)
Origin information
Thurles, Co. Tipperary
Date created:
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 552, p. 1a-144)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Tipperary
Treasure troves--Folklore
Jokes   linked data (lcsh)
Riddles   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
legendary creatures   linked data (afset)
Ireland--History--Famine, 1845-1852
Land use   linked data (lcsh)
Severe storms   linked data (lcsh)
Rain and rainfall   linked data (lcsh)
Frost   linked data (lcsh)
Thunder   linked data (lcsh)
Schools   linked data (lcsh)
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Candlemaking   linked data (lcsh)
Rites and ceremonies   linked data (lcsh)
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Proverbs   linked data (lcsh)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Ringforts   linked data (lcsh)
Cemeteries   linked data (lcsh)
Irish Travellers (Nomadic people)   linked data (lcsh)
Commerce   linked data (lcsh)
Poverty--Ireland
local legends   linked data (afset)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Toys   linked data (lcsh)
Smithing   linked data (afset)
Clothing and dress   linked data (lcsh)
Marriage   linked data (lcsh)
School location
ThurlesDurlasThurlesEliogartyTipperary
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_4922204
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0552/1

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Tipperary 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:49222045>
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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