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School: Naomh Bríghid, Blackwater (roll number 7036)

Location:
Blackwater, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
Diarmuid Ó Súilleabháin
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    but there was also some coal.
    The master's name was 'Alec Stuart' and I myself knew his daughter as an old woman. When I inquired if her were Scotch Mr. Belvin said he didn't know.
    The exact site of this school is well known.
    There were other Hedge Schools also within this parish (Blackwater) at Crosshue, Crois Da Ruadh, and Ballyvaloo. The latter two were conducted by Kirwan and Wm. O Neill respectively.
    James Howlin of Blackwater, age 70, tells me Geometry and Ing. were taught along with the three R's in these schools.
    There is no mention of the Classics being taught in any of the above mentioned schools.
    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
    Informant
    Mr Belvin
    Gender
    Male