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School: Abbeytown Convent N.S. (roll number 15043)

Location:
Boyle, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
Sr. M. Columbanus
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0236, Page 235

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    About two miles from Boyle, on the Felton road, there was a hedge-school. It was held on the edge of a river, in a large field, which was the property of Mr. Tyrann. The children gathered at the side of the river, and they had three teachers, namely Mr. O'Gara, Mr. Flanagan, and Mr. O'Flaherty. The subjects taught were - Irish, History and Catechism.
    The children at that time, never used pens or ink, like we have, as quills were used for pens, and the juice of red berries was used for ink. Paper
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maggie Featherston
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Cloonloogh, Co. Sligo
    Informant
    Mr Pat Scanlon
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Boyle, Co. Roscommon