School: Naomh Breandán (C.), Blennerville (roll number 16899)

Location:
Cathair Uí Mhóráin, Co. Chiarraí
Teacher:
Bean Uí Mhuircheartaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0440, Page 564

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  2. The hedge-schools were the only schools the Irish had in the olden times and they were not at all like the schools now. The schoolmasters were badly paid at that time.
    In the summer they used to study out in the open air, but in the winter they were taught in cowhouses, and in stables, and every morning a
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