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School: Mullagh (C )

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Mullagh, Co. Cavan
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Elizabeth Murchan
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 1003, Page 270

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  1. Story of a Lone Bush (continued)

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  2. Hedge-Schools

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    There are several hedge-schools around Mullagh during the Penal days.
    One was in Art na madra, now called "Rosehill". This school was taught by a Miss Gallagher in the beginning of the 19th century.
    A second one was in the townland of Kilbride - now called Rantavan. The teacher there was a Mr Ball. He lost the power of both legs. He drove to the "school" and to church on an ass and cart.
    Another hedge-school taught by a Miss Finnegan, was the lake
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