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Ballycomoyle

Abstract: A collection of folklore and local history stories from Ballycomoyle (school) (Ballycomoyle, Co. Westmeath), collected as part of the Schools' Folklore Scheme, 1937-1938 under the supervision of teacher Una Murray.

Original reference: 0721/4

In collection  The Schools’ Collection : County Westmeath schools

Stories

  1. Local Place Names (p. 250)
  2. Words (p. 251-252)
  3. Old Stories - The Strap, the Mouse and the Bee (p. 253-258)
  4. Old Stories - A Changeling (p. 259-261)
  5. Words (p. 262-263)
  6. Implements (p. 264)
  7. Holy Wells and Places of Historical Interest (p. 265)
  8. Beliefs (p. 266-267)
  9. Black Dog (p. 268)
  10. Cures (p. 269)
  11. Customs (p. 270)
  12. Whit (p. 271)
  13. Games Played at Wakes - Hurry the Brogue (p. 272)
  14. Games Played at Wakes - Trunk of the Ship (p. 272-273)
  15. Cures (p. 274-275)
  16. Historical Tradition (p. 276-278)
  17. Priest-Hunting (p. 278-279)
  18. Story (p. 279-280)
  19. Fairies (p. 281)
  20. Signs of the Weather (p. 282-283)
  21. Candles (p. 284)
  22. Mats (p. 284-285)
  23. Baskets (p. 285-286)
  24. Threshing (p. 286-287)

Resource description

Origin information
Ballycomoyle, Co. Westmeath
Date created: –
Type of Resource
text
Physical description
1 chapter (vol. 721, p. 249-287)
Languages
English  
Genre
Chapter
Subject
Folklore--Ireland--Westmeath
Dwellings--Folklore
Manners and customs   linked data (lcsh)
Supernatural beings   linked data (afset)
Traditional medicine   linked data (lcsh)
Folk beliefs   linked data (afset)
Recreation   linked data (lcsh)
Weather--Folklore
Occupations   linked data (lcsh)
Basket making   linked data (lcsh)
Agriculture   linked data (lcsh)
School location
Ballycomoyle Ballycomoyle Rathgarve Fore Westmeath
Location
https://doi.org/10.7925/drs1.duchas_5009032
Location
University College Dublin. National Folklore Collection UCD .

Original reference: 0721/4

Suggested credit
"The Schools' Manuscript Collection: County Westmeath 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:50090325>
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.

School location

Rights & Usage Conditions

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