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School: Caitrín Naomhtha, Eachdhruim (roll number 14423)

Location:
Aughrim, Co. Galway
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Ceocháin
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0029, Page 0462

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    of Aughrim. His residence near Ballinasloe is now a college for students, and boys are sent from all parts of Ireland to be taught there. He was a good landlord to the Protestants, and he did everything in his power to help them. He was good to the Catholics also, but on condition that they sent their children to the Protestant school to be taught. If they refused, they would be evicted from their houses.
    The people used to go to the Workhouse when evicted from their homes, or may be some kind person might help them. Lord Clan-Carty and his ancestors first came into possession of the land after the battle of Aughrim. His family name was Trench, and
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    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Topics
    1. place-space-environment
      1. land management (~4,110)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Caroline Larkin
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Curragh, Co. Galway