School: Kilbride (roll number 11793)

Location:
Cill Bhríde, Co. Meath
Teacher:
Áine, Bean Ní Mháirtín
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0698, Page 050

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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0698, Page 050

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    where a relief scheme was carried on and they used to get a canful of oaten porridge.
    Others used to live on roasted turnips. Many buildings were erected to help the famine fund including our school Kilbride N.S. and the belltower.
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    Topics
    1. time
      1. historical periods by name (~25)
        1. the great famine (~4,013)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Frank Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    13
    Informant
    Pat Murray
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    77
    Address
    Moymet, Co. Meath