School: Kilmyshal (roll number 14777)

Location:
Kilmyshall, Co. Wexford
Teacher:
E. Mac Niocláis
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The Schools’ Collection, Volume 0891, Page 107

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  1. In olden times there was no such thing as National Schools. Teachers used to go from house to house teaching. One teacher in particular:- Richard O'Connor formerly of Glasslacken taught three nights a week in each townsland. There was a large number of scholars attending him every night. He taught all English but no Irish. They were badly off for schools. Everyone that attended the school had to bring a penny and that was how the teacher was paid
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