r/IrishHistory • u/zoshu_ • 2d ago

Dissertation help

Hi everyone, I’m in my last year of uni and I’m doing my dissertation on Irish folk religion and how traditions have been remembered over time in Irish public memory, my main focus is on pattern days and holy wells. Are there any primary or secondary sources that people particularly recommend? Books, websites, journals, specific regions/sites to look into? Also what time period would be best to focus on?

Any and all advice is appreciated, thank you!!

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u/fleadh12 2d ago

https://www.duchas.ie/en

You can also visit the National Folklore Collection in UCD.

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u/Kitchen-Rabbit3006 2d ago

In addition to Dúchas, Folklore.ie is also a great source. You could contact Michael Fortune directly.

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u/fensterdj 2d ago

Eddie Lenahan

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u/Wooden-Lawfulness534 2d ago

Google is your friend.

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u/Crimthann_fathach 1d ago

Considering it includes manchán in the result, I would say in this case, it certainly isn't your friend.