The National Folklore Collection University College Dublin owes its structure and organisation to A Handbook of Irish Folklore. This was first published in 1942 and is regarded as the essential vade mecum for field collectors in Irish Folklore. Its compiler, Seán Ó Súilleabháin, was archivist with the former Irish Folklore Commission from 1935. Seán Ó Súilleabháin undertook his archival training in Sweden and he based his Handbook on the Swedish system. The breadth of material covers all aspects of life from material culture to custom and belief and oral narrative. This is the first e-publication of Comhairle Bhéaloideas Éireann: The Folklore of Ireland Council and it is proud to offer this book, which has long been out of print.
Explore the richness of Ireland from a traditional aspect and experience the variety that contributes to the world of folklore.
Explore the richness of Ireland from a traditional aspect and experience the variety that contributes to the world of folklore.
