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School: Sgoil Naoimh Conaill, Na Gleanntaí (roll number 15467)

Location:
Glenties, Co. Donegal
Teacher:
Cathal Mac Duibhir
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1051B, Page 16_014

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    In the town-land of Glenties there was a school called Fisher's School. This school was occupied about twenty years ago. The teacher who was Patrick Fisher lived in an old house up the street. The subjects that were taught were, Geography and history. The scholars would write on slates and every morning when going to school they would have to take a turf or two to kindle the fire of the school. If they did not
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Padruig Mac Giolla Dé
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Glenties, Co. Donegal
    Informant
    Micheal Uí Gallabhair
    Gender
    Male