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School: Eiscreach (roll number 13945)

Location:
Eiscreach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
Teacher:
Seán Ó Raghallaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0153, Page 146

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    Hedge schools existed in several parts of this district. Two of the last hedge schools around here were open at the same time. One of them in Eskeragh and the other one in Dooleg.
    There was no local name for the hedge school. It was called after the teacher such as Miss Coleman's school. The one I am going to describe was only a few yards behind Eskeragh bridge on the road to Belmullet. It was about ten yards in off the road-side. The school was on John Holmes land. The remains of the school are to be
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. earraí
      1. struchtúir de dhéantús an duine
        1. foirgnimh
          1. scoileanna (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Peggy Timoney
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Eiscreach, Co. Mhaigh Eo
    Informant
    Patrick Timoney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Eiscreach, Co. Mhaigh Eo