School: Holy Faith Convent, Kilcoole

Location:
Kilcoole, Co. Wicklow
Teacher:
Sr M. Eithne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0928, Page 006

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0928, Page 006

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    The old school house on the Upper Green (Kilcool) facing the Foresters Hall is fast going to ruin. The room at south end is now occupied by family named O'Sullivan and room at north end by family named Dobson both families awaiting new cottages.
    Mr. Byrne was the school-master between 80 and 90 years ago. His brother's grand children are living in the village the youngest about 22 years, he and his two elder brothers are great footballers
    There was also a school in Lott Lane opposite Laurel Lodge there is no trace of it now Mr Byrne also taught there
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