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School: Urbal (roll number 13874)

Location:
Urbal, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Gerald Kelliher
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0206, Page 473

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  1. Information Regarding Eden School

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    In 1846 there was no school in Eden, Ballinaglera Parish, Dowra Co Leitrim.
    Giblin from South Leitrim was the first teacher.
    Then Paddy Flynn, Cornagee, Dowra taught in Eden.
    The next teacher was Healy - a native of Ballinaglera.

    His successor was Durkin a native of Ballinaglera. He was succeeded by Phil McHugh, a native of Doobally, Co Cavan.
    Then next teacher in Eden School was McMorrow (Gog). This teacher spent 20 years in Cavan College and was a brilliant classical scholar. He taught Latin and Greek. His successor was Philip Comyn, a native of Doobally, Co. Cavan.

    Attitude towards Irish Language:-
    Paddy Flynn used teach Irish. Frank Earley, Eden could read the Irish Catechism. He died in 1871. Master Durkin was opposed to
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Gearóid Ó Céileachair
    Gender
    Male
    Occupation
    Múinteoir
    Informant
    Francis Early
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    75
    Occupation
    Farmer
    Address
    Eden, Co. Leitrim