School: Cill Bheoláin (B.), Áth an Mhuilinn, Ráth Luirc
- Location:
- Kilbolane, Co. Cork
- Teacher: Tadhg Ó Séaghdha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0369, Page 130
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- In the year 1848 a "Hedge School was held in Bunmona, Milford. Mr. John Creagh was the teacher. He taught in the open-air in summer and in farmers' houses in the winter. Irish was not taught.
- The Monabricka "Hedge" school was on the side of the road in the townland of Monabricka, Milford. It was in a small, thatched house. The teacher, Mr. Creagh, was a native of Milford & he owned the house in which the school was held. He taught English & history. The children were seated on chairs. Irish was not taught & it was not popular. He taught in the school every other week.
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- Informant
- Mr John Watson
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 53
- Address
- Milford, Co. Cork
