School: Paulstown Convent (roll number 1915)
- Location:
- Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Mother Benignus
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- Bridget Healy opened school in Shankill 1823, she was educated at Garryduff by a Governess.
She taught Reading, Writing and Sewing Fancy work.
Income £10 per annum paid by the parents.
Average attendance 50.
Books read - 16 Think Well On't, 1 The Virgin's Nosegay, 1 History of England, 1 Lessons for Lent, 15 Universal and Rational Spelling Books, 9 Manson's Primers, 30 Catechisms, all purchased by their parents.
- Patrick Kearney opened school here in 1824, he was educate in Old Leighlin, Co. Carlow. Income £20 per annum paid by parents.
Spelling and Reading, Writing, Arithmetic were taught.
School-house 17' by 12' thatched, in very repair, flags for seats, 2 windows, unglaized, built by subscription.
Average attendance 66.
Books - 1 Ground of the Catholic Doctrine, 1 History of Dona Rosana, 1 Think Well On't, 1 History of Mr. Filion, 1 Travels in Africa, 2 Abridgments(continues on next page)
