School: Rathcarran (roll number 4370)
- Location:
- Ráth Chairn, Co. Meath
- Teacher: Caitlín Ní Chonnachtáin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0697, Page 423
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- Mrs Bennett
- Gender
- Female
- Address
- Athboy, Co. Meath