Mike Cottingham

Mike Cottingham, contributor to the Irish Folklore Commission, fl. 1930.

Cottingham was a native of Raheen, Caherlistrane, and was a notable contributor during the early years of the Irish Folklore Commission.

The local pronunciation of his surname was Cotnum. His ancestor arrived in the area during the 17th century, sent by one of the Stuart kings concerned about the dwlindling timber supply from Ireland. Some of his work was later published in local journals and local history books.

Reference

• The History and Folklore of the Barony of Clare, Michael J. Hughes, c. 1993.