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School: Fearnaght (roll number 2415)

Location:
Fearnaght, Co. Leitrim
Teacher:
Mrs Thornton
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0214, Page 279

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    There were many old schools long ago about where I live. About a mile from where I live there was an old school. It was in Drumbad and the master that taught in it was named Flynn. The children used to sit on turf and the master used to get a penny a day as payment. There is a school near where I live but as present it is a dance hall. It is about ninty-five years built. The first man that taught in it was Master Crotty. He only taught for a short time and then Master Thompson took his place. This school was built by Lord Leitrim who used to have tailors making clothes for the boys and girls as prizes for attendance. One of the tailors lived in Anskirt and his name was Paddy Woods.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. objects
      1. man-made structures
        1. buildings
          1. schools (~4,094)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Mabel Booth
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Fearnaght, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Mr J. Kelly
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Drumgrania, Co. Leitrim
    Informant
    Mr T. Booth
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Fearnaght, Co. Leitrim