School: Kenagh, Longford (roll number 15154)
- Location:
- Keenagh, Co. Longford
- Teacher: T. Ó Murchadha
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- John Owens 15.02.39John 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
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- Patrick Gerety
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 14
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- James Clyne
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 80