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School: Mainistir Mhuigheó (C.) (roll number 14206)

Location:
Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Siobhán Ní Fhinn
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0100, Page 128

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    would not bring any money. Each pupil used to have one book called a spelling book, in those days some of them were taught Irish from the cradle so they found it heard to learn English. They were taught all Irish prayers at school, also English and grammar. The children used to write on the slates with a slate pencil. There were some desks in the school for the pupils to sit on. When some of the pupils would stay away from school the teacher would go to another district to teach.
    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
    Kathleen Delaney
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    17
    Address
    Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    George Hughes
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    40
    Address
    Mayo Abbey, Co. Mayo