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School: Paulstown Convent (roll number 1915)

Location:
Paulstown, Co. Kilkenny
Teacher:
Mother Benignus
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0861, Page 383

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  2. Old Schools - Gores's Bridge, Low Grange

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    Edmond Purcell opened school here in 1806, educated at Kildare Street Society and at Kilkenny.
    Taught Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, Mensuration Book-Keeping, English Grammar and Geography.
    School-room 18' x 14', accommodated with forms and tables, thatched, 1 window to the front. Changed to a new school-house in 1824, 54' x 22', new slating, 2 School-rooms.
    Average attendence 1824 = 54.
    Books read - Scott's Lessons, 1 Volume, 1 Farmer's Daughter, 2 Moral Tales, 1 The Irish
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