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School: Fíodhnach (C.), Ráthluirc (roll number 4470)

Location:
Feenagh, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Uí Ghrádaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0496, Page 049

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    There was a hedge school here in Feenagh long ago. It was situated near the local school at present, and it was carried on in a house.
    Master O Sullivan was the name of the teacher. He was a native of Feenagh parish. Every scholar used to carry his own money and pay for themselves. The master and his pupils were able to speak Irish, but it was never taught. The writing was done
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sadie Irwin
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    12
    Address
    Feenagh, Co. Limerick