The Heart of Wexford Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2015 This collection of films was recorded from pupils from Coláiste Abbain in Adamstown, Co. Wexford between January and May 2015. These stories, many ancient in their origins, combined with contemporary references and the storyteller's own character, highlight the incredibly rich oral history which still exists in County Wexford to this day.
And another thing is... Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2014 The two compilations which feature on this DVD are derived from three collections which were recorded by Michael Fortune in Counties Wexford, Offaly and Mayo between 2005 and 2008. The fourteen minute compilation was compiled in August 2014 for a screening in Belfast and since then the three minute edit was produced. The collection was
Never Pick A Go-Go Off The Ground, Folklore Collection, 10 mins, 2010 This is a short collection of folklore which was recorded with young traveller girls from Taghmon, Co. Wexford in 2009 and 2010. The title ‘Never Pick A Go-Go Off The Ground’ is a contemporary variant of the traditional superstition relating to finding a comb which belonged to the banshee. The recordings were made by Michael and his partner Aileen Lambert. the Taghmon area of County Wexford. The overall project was supported as part of the County Wexford Community Arts Network and was funded and supported by the Arts Department of Wexford County Council and Taghmon Family Resource Centre. Contents: Never Pick A Go-Go Off The Ground (Duration 10 mins) Featuring: Jim’s Annie and Mary Connors, Nellie and Nan Murphy, Tom’s Annie Connors, Jerry’s Ann, Mary and Budgie Connors, Jo’s Nan, Mary and Brudgie Connors, Jimber’s Ann Connors, Joan Murphy and Josie Connors. For further information please contact: Michael Fortune, Curragraigue, Ballindaggin, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland. Phone: +353 (0)87 6470247 Email: micfortune@gmail.com or www.folklore.ie
Bud Mack’s Hill Folklore Collection, 8 mins, 2012 Bud Mack’s Hill was recorded with young people from County Cavan during the summer of 2012. The recordings were produced for Trans-Art Cavan and funded by The International Fund for Ireland, The Arts Council and Cavan County Council. The project was launched in the Cavan Institute in Cavan town on the 4th of August 2012. The name of the collection is derived from a hill in Cavan town which the young people who live nearby claim is haunted. The hill, known locally as Bud Mack’s is believed to have been used for public hangings in previous centuries. A screening copy was produced for the launch which took place in 2012, however no copies were made available to the public. The collection has been re-mastered and re-produced onto DVD in 2016. Contents: Bud Mack’s Hill (Duration 7 mins) Front Image - “Swifts I, Spitbite” by artist Vincent Sheridan. For further information please contact: Michael Fortune, Curragraigue, Ballindaggin, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland. Phone: +353 (0)87 6470247. Email: micfortune@gmail.com. Website: www.folklore.ie This compilation is derived from two folklore collections produced by Michael Fortune in both villages entitled 'That's What They Say Anyway...' and 'Spoken Treasures'. For further information please contact: Michael Fortune, Curragraigue, Ballindaggin, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford, Ireland. Phone: +353 (0)53 92 56885 Email: micfortune@gmail.com
Half for You, Half for Me Folklore Collection, 26 mins, 2007 Half for You, Half for Me is a collection of superstitious beliefs from County Wexford relating to the month of May. This compilation is derived from two larger collections entitled which were recorded in two centres for older people in Raheen and Castlebridge, County Wexford in 2006.
Eggs in the Drills Folklore Collection, 24 mins, 2008 Eggs In The Drills is a collection of superstitious beliefs which were recorded in Cahir Day Care Centre, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, in April 2008. The work was recorded by Michael as part of the 2008 Bealtaine Festival and was officially launched in Cahir Day Care Centre on Wednesday the 8th of May 2008.
Following the Whitethorn Folklore Collection Approx. 20mins each, 2009 This three-part work focuses on a collection of ancient and contemporary superstitions and beliefs from people living in and around the town of Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo. Produced between 2008 and 2009 as part of a Per Cent for Art Programme which was commissioned by Mayo County Council.
The Banshee Lives in the Handball Alley Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2004/2005 This is a collection of local stories and superstitions as told by children from The Island and Moyross areas of Limerick City. The collection was recorded by Michael and Aileen Lambert as part of Young EV+A and The Cuisle Poetry Festival in 2004 and 2005 and was launched in March 2005, in the handball alley which featured in the children’s stories.
That’s True, You Know Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2005 This is a collection was recorded by Michael in Grantstown Day Care Centre, Wellingtonbridge, Co. Wexford. A compilation was produced for the launch which was officially launched by Dr. Diarmaid Ó Muirithe in the centre on the 17th of May 2005.
My Grandfather Was Taken By The Fairies Folklore Collection, Six Films, various durations, 2006 My Grandfather was taken by the Fairies is the title of a six-part recording that centres on Fortune’s mother, along with six different members of his family, relating superstitious accounts concerning other family members and neighbours. Recording took place between October 2005 and August 2006 in rural County Wexford.
That’s what we were told anyway... Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2006 This is a collection of folklore as told by people from the Raheen area of Co. Wexford. The collection emerged from a Wexford County Council funded residency conducted by Michael with participants of the Raheen Active Retirement Group.
Spoken Treasure Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2006 Spoken Treasure is a collection of ancient and contemporary uperstitious beliefs and rituals as told by people from the Castlebridge area of Co. Wexford. The collection was recorded and produced by Michael with participants from Castlebridge Day Care Centre between Sept. and Nov. 2006.
Bug Your Lace Folklore Collection Various durations, 2011 This collection was recorded as part of an intergenerational project conducted with traveller women and girls from Bunclody, Co. Wexford. The collection featured a wealth of superstitions and beliefs as well as a comprehensive collection of ‘gammon’ and traditional songs from the people involved. Supported by Wexford County Council and FDYS.
Never Give Away on the First of May Folklore Collection, 26 mins, 2008 This collection is derived from various collections which were recorded by Michael in counties Wexford and Tipperary between 2005 and 2008. This collection was compiled in November 2008 for a presentation at Roinn an Bhéaloidis/Department of Folklore & Ethnology at University College Cork, Ireland.
The Fall of the Leaf Folklore Collection, 25 mins, 2010 This collection of superstitious beliefs were recorded by Michael throughout Co. Offaly in 2010. Recording took place in Tullamore, Birr, Clara, Edenderry and Ballingar. The collection was funded by an Arts Council ‘Commission Award’ and supported by Offaly County Council, Anam Beo and the HSE.
Ned and John Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2015 This collection features two men, John Murphy and Ned Kavanagh from the Kilmuckridge area of County Wexford. The recording was undertaken in July 2015 in John's yard the camera captures the natural conversation between two neighbours as they re-count stories from the places around which they live. Recorded as part of the About This Place project.
Beyond the Windy Road Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2015 This was produced as part of a larger project entitled About This Place and features a collection of folklore from men and women from the Taghmon area of County Wexford. The recordings were made in October 2015 and the produced films were screened locally in December 2015 at the launch of the larger project. A compilation from all three recordings was made and this was shown at the official launch and is included on this DVD.
The Murneen Tuck Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2015 The Murneen Tuck is a collection of folklore from the Castletown area of North Wexford. The recordings were made as part of a larger intergenerational project which Michael produced in the local school between 2014 and 2015 entitled ‘Our Stories’ and was produced as part of Wexford County Council's 'Artist in the Community Scheme' and supported by Wexford County Council, Castletown Liam Mellows GAA club and Scoil Ghormáin Naofa, Castletown.
The Borrowing Days Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2010 The short collection was recorded by Michael Fortune with people from around County Donegal over three days in late September 2010. The recordings were conducted with six groups of people from throughout the county as part of and features a collection of calendar based folklore from the county.
The Long Grass and the High Walls Folklore Collection 22 mins, 2012 This collection was recorded in five Catholic and Protestant primary schools in Letterkenny and Derry between 2010 and 2011. The recordings are edited into one narrative which highlights the shared storiesbetween all the communities and celebrates the children’s re-telling of story in relation to their own experience, imagination and connection to place. The project was commissioned by The Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny and The Nerve Centre, Derry as part of the International Fund for Irela 
Stoking the Embers Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2006 This DVD features a collection of folklore and stories told by various people from the Forth and Bargy districts of County Wexford.The collection emerged from a LEADER/WORD funded ‘Folklore on Film Training Programme‘ conducted by Michael with a group of six adults in Rathangan Parish Hall, County Wexford.
Skimming the Well Folklore Collection, Various durations, 2016 This is a collection of superstition and belief which was recorded and produced by Michael in June 2016 with residents from Marion Court and Morton Street in Clonmel, County Tipperary. Featured in this collection are a variety of redundant and practiced beliefs which have been edited into a sixty minute compilation. The collection was commissioned by The Junction Festival in 2016 and supported by Clonmel Voluntary Housing Association and Tipperary County Council.

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