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School: Gleann an Dúin - Prison (roll number 17042)

Location:
Prison East, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Máire A. Ní Dhocartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0095C, Page 04_010

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    About 160 years ago there was a hedge school held in Loughill in the parish of Straid Co. Mayo. The name of the teacher was Patrick Gallagher. He was a native and he lived about six yards from the school. The principal language he taught was Irish.
    Owing to the English laws Irish would not be allowed to be taught in this country and at night the school was held.
    Every pupil had to pay a half-penny every night.
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    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
    Collector
    Annie Mc Nicholas
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    John Mc Nicholas
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    50
    Address
    Tawnagh More, Co. Mayo