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School: Drumshanbo (C.) (roll number 12873)

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Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Margaret Flynn
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    Beside the old chapel which I am after writing about a 'Hedge School' was built and it was managed by MAster Mulvey. Jack O Brien who was last to attend this school went to it for three days and then the school was closed down. A farm and bench belonging to this school was in use in Patrick Scollin's house until five years ago.
    Also there was another 'Hedge School' in a field owned by Francy Mulvey. Nancy Egan taught in this school during the day and at night she ran a Shebein and sold poitin on the quiet and by this she made her living. She had no legs and she went about on a stool which had four wheels and with the help of a stick she was able to move and guide the stool.
    This garden in which the school was built is still called "Nancy's Garden."
    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
    Informant
    Mrs Scollins
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Murhaun, Co. Leitrim