1st January 1938
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The Tulla Girls' School was part of the Schools' Collection of the National Folklore Commission undertaken in 1938. These stories are in English.

 

The Tulla Girls' School was part of the Schools' Collection that was undertaken in 1938.  The stories included in this collection include:

Funny Stories

Hidden Treasures

Biddy Early

Holy Wells

Local Cures

Famine Times

Riddles

Local Marriage Customs

Bread

Local Fairs

The Care of the Feet

Informants and Collectors include the following names:

Brid Ni Bhriain (Bridget O'Brien)  (from Knockjames National School)

Bhéra Ni Chuanaigh (Vera Cooney)

Proinsias Nich Eochaidhe (Francis McGough)

Eibhlin Ni Fhloinn (Eileen Flynn)

Máire Ní Fhlionn (Mary Flynn)

Máire Ní Flanabhra (Mary Flannery)

Mrs. McGrath

Mrs. Hennessy

Mr. Lynch

Sighle Ní Mathghamhna (Sheila MacGowan)

Treasa Ní Mhurchadha (Theresa Murphy)

Mr. Vaughan

The link for this school is:  https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/5177615

This list was compiled by Jane Halloran Ryan, Tulla XO Parish liaison Volunteer

 

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