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School: Seefin (B. & C.) (roll number 12874)

Location:
Seefin, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
James P. Byrne
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0096G, Page 07_012

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    teachers had disrespect for Irish. Every one of the school children used to have a different book. The children used to write on slates and slate pencils. The children used to have stools in the school. The master used to sit on a high stool. The people thought they were good scholars. They had respect for the scholars. The children used to have English books sum books and Catechism.
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    Language
    English
    Collector
    Sarah Flynn
    Gender
    Female