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School: Kenagh, Longford (roll number 15154)

Location:
Keenagh, Co. Longford
Teacher:
T. Ó Murchadha
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0751, Page 032

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    John Owens 15.02.39
    John Owens used to teach in Corlea, Foigha, Kenagh and Coolnahinch and in all the neighbouring townlands. He used to go round riding side saddle on a donkey. He taught all at night. The scholars used to give him a penny every night to support him. John Owens came from the County Limerick in the time of the Redcoats.
    I got this story from James Clyne ages 80 years on the 10th January 1938.
    Patrick Gerety, age 14 years
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Patrick Gerety
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    14
    Informant
    James Clyne
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    80