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School: Clochar Lughaidh, Coillte Mághach

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Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0119, Page 21

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    Long ago there was an old school in Loughkeeran in the place where a family called Bolgans now live. The teacher was called "Mí-adh Aodh" because he was always regarded as unlucky. Every time he got a little money from the pupils which he taught he went to the public house and drank too much, for drink was very cheap in those days.
    The pupils were taught in a barn. They were sent in turn to a hill nearby to see if any of
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Bridgie Hall
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Loughkeeraun Well, Co. Mayo
    Informant
    Mrs Morley
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Loughkeeraun Well, Co. Mayo