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The National Folklore Schools Collection was compiled in 1937 with stories and memories collected with the support of schools from all over Ireland. Itis one of Ireland's unique and valuable treasures and a wonderful resource. Join Chris as she explores this collection including its current relevanceand considers whar a similar collecton might look like if gathered now, in 2024, some 87 years later.
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Links for this episode
A Comversation with Anthony Murphy
Chris' Ramble 6~ Just how old are Irish Stories
Goibniu and the Gobbán Sáor
The Legend of Knockmany Hill – a late tale of Cú Chulainn
