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School: Askamore (roll number 15675)

Location:
Askamore, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Margaret McGrath
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0895, Page 020

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    About 60 years ago a school opened in the townland of Raheen,Parish of Ferns, Co. Wexford. It was held in an old barn the property of Mr John Reddy, Raheen.
    A strange man known as Mr James Kidd was the teacher who taught in this school and he lodged in Mr Reddys' house. He was said to be a very well educated teacher, and many grown up boys and girls went to him to receive instruction. The pupils were compelled to pay him according to their means every quarter.
    This school lasted about three years. It was open only during the winter months when the grown up boys and girls had most time to attend.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Annie Reddy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Askamore, Co. Wexford
    Informant
    Mr Matthew Reddy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Askamore, Co. Wexford