Browse Our Archive

Dr Francis McPolin

Reference code

FOL.MPOL

Level of description

Fonds

Title

Dr Francis McPolin

Scope and content

As Principal of Hilltown Primary School, during the 1940s, Dr Francis McPolin devoted a considerable amount of his time to recording the folklore of the Mourne region. This important collection of unpublished notes provides a vital insight into local beliefs, traditions and stories.

Contents

Folklore in the Mournes file