School: Paulstown Convent (roll number 1915)
- Location:
- Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny
- Teacher: Mother Benignus
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0861, Page 380
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - 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.
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