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School: Áth an Lín (B.), Baile an Gharrdha (roll number 9632)

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Aughalin, Co. Limerick
Teacher:
Michael de Búrca
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0489, Page 193

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    “Long ago there was a hedge-school in Mcann's passage which is situated to the east of Knockaderry village.”

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    Long ago there was a hedge-school in Mcann's passage which is situated to the east of Knockaderry village. Scholars came there from all parts of the parish and they were taught by a man named Croke who was very learned. While the teaching was going on the scholars kept watch in turn - that is they watched for the coming of the soldiers and if it happened that they came the scholars had to disperse quickly. Croke lived in a little hut and was provided with provisions by the
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Míceál de Bhailís
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Knockaderry, Co. Limerick
    Informant
    Riobáird de Bhailís
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    43
    Occupation
    Oibrí
    Address
    Knockaderry, Co. Limerick