School: Béal Átha 'n Fheadha (B.)

Location:
Ballina, Co. Mayo
Teacher:
D. P. Ó Cearbhaill
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0146, Page 535

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0146, Page 535

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  3. XML “Local History - Ardnaree Castle”
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  2. Long ago there was a workhouse in Ardnaree. It was built in the Croquet field. It fell into disuse the time of the Famine. There was a large number of people brought there the time of the Famine. There was also a large number of people buried round it. The old workhouse that is now knocked down on the Crossmolina Road was at that time a military barrack and when the soldiers left the town it was changed into a workhouse.
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