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Appendix II : Subject Headings for Bansha N.S.

The eighteen subject headings from the Bansha N.S. contribution to the School’s Collection Scheme 1937-38.
(The Translation is mine)

  1. Aimsir - Weather
  2. Leighiseanna - Cures
  3. Mo Cheanntar Féin - My Own District
  4. Toibreacha Beannuighthe - Holy Wells
  5. Pósaidhthe - Marriages
  6. Éadaighe - Clothes
  7. Daoine Cáileamhla - Famous People
  8. Nodhlaig - Christmas
  9. Laetheannta Áirithe - Special Days
  10. An Tighearna Talmhan - The Landlord
  11. Naomh Patrúin - Patron Saints
  12. Arán - Bread
  13. Scéal - Story
  14. An Chuigeann - The Churn
  15. Cailleach Bhéal Átha - The Hag of Bealaha
  16. Líosanna - Ringforts
  17. Biadh na Sean-aimsire - Food of Old Times
  18. Lucht Siubhal - Travellers
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