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School: Bundoracha (roll number 14331)

Location:
Bundorragha, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
Siúbhán Bean Uí Bhúrca
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0137D, Page 02_016

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    About the year 1840 the schools of Connaght were different to what they are just now, especially here in Co Mayo. Before there were (no) any National schools built but they had then what was called Hedge schools; they got this name because the master used to teach the pupils under a hedge in Summer time and also on fine days in winter time. In the cold weather they would go to each house in the village in which there were children and then the parents would support the teacher. The natives
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caitlín Ní Niaidh
    Gender
    Female
    Informant
    Micheál Breathnach
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    94
    Address
    Bundorragha, Co. Mayo