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School: Baile Deasún (C.)

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Ballydesmond, Co. Cork
Teacher:
Máire Ní Mhurchú
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0358, Page 616

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    They always lodged in the houses where they taught. English, tables, and writing were the subjects taught. Irish was seldom spoken. English books were only ones used in the school. Writing was done with slate and pencil. The children were arranged in classes and were seated on stones which were placed on the floor. Many children attended the school. The teachers remained in the locality for many years.
    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
    Lil Murphy
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Kingwilliamstown, Co. Cork
    Informant
    John Murphy
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Kingwilliamstown, Co. Cork