Abstract
The concept of local tradition lies at the heart of Irish ethnology, yet it cannot be taken for given. A case study of the narration and dissemination of an episode in provincial folk history, relating to the French invasion of the West of Ireland in 1798 in support of a failed republican insurrection, elucidates the dynamics of the socio-cultural construction of local traditions. The making of local tradition can be charted through transformations from family lore recited by gifted storytellers to regional heritage and nationally recognised folklore.
| Translated title of the contribution | Robin Gill's ballad. From family memory to local identity |
|---|---|
| Original language | French |
| Pages (from-to) | 309-321 |
| Number of pages | 13 |
| Journal | Ethnologie Francaise |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 6 Apr 2011 |
Keywords
- 1798 Rebellion
- Folklore
- Ireland
- Memory
- Tradition
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Cultural Studies
- Anthropology