School: Gormanstown, Árd Fhíonáin (roll number 5615)

Location:
Gormanstown, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Peadar de Mhóiréis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0572, Page 519

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  1. Gormanstown Model Farm.
    In Gormanstown there is a farm called the Model Farm. On this farm there was once an agricultural school called The Ardfinnan Agricultural School. This school was established in 1847 by the Commissioners of National Education. In that year the Commissioners purchased a farm of 20 acres in Gormanstown from the landlord, Mr John Bagwell of Marlfield.
    On this farm a residence was built for the Manager. Some young men came to learn the best farming methods and these lived with the manager in the residence. Fine out offices were also built on the farm. Two National Schools, one for boys and another for girls were also built on this
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mary Clutterbuck
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Mr P. Marsh
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Gormanstown, Co. Tipperary