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School: Derrylemoge, Mountmellick (roll number 15313)

Location:
Derrylemoge, Co. Laois
Teacher:
Bean Uí Dhálaigh
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0824, Page 105

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    The old school of Derrylamogue was situated in the hollow just beside the present school. The end of it went to about three or four feet if the public road.This old school was formerly a corn mill and oaten meal was made there. The last owner was James Mc Donnell,( Great Grand Uncle to present family of Mc Donnells.) The mill pond was opposite the present school on the other side of the road supplied with water from the river running near Conroy's house.The mill wheel was at the end furthest from the road.The water from the pond crossed
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    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maggie Conlan
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Mullaghanard or Derreen, Co. Laois
    Informant
    Mr Pat Conlan
    Relation
    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Mullaghanard or Derreen, Co. Laois