School: Tobar (B.)
- Location:
- Tober, Co. Offaly
- Teacher: C. Ó Maoltuile
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You are not logged in, but you are welcome to contribute a transcription anonymously. In this case, your IP address will be stored in the interest of quality control.By clicking the save button you agree that your contribution will be available under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License and that a link to dúchas.ie is sufficient as attribution. - About seventy-five years ago, the schools were not like now. The boys and girls went to the same school. Each one had to pay seven shillings every fourth month or they would not be taught. Anyone that liked could stay at home. It was women taught. They were very cross. Anyone that missed a word would get four slaps. Many boys stayed at home nearly every day.
- In the year 1862 Tubber Schools were built. They are situated between Moat and Clara in the townsland of Tubber. A teacher's residence was built beside them.
When the school was first opened, the first teachers were Mrs. Smith and her Daughter Miss Smith. They taught for eighteen years. Then Mr and Mrs. Harriss took their places. Mr. Harriss taught for twelve(continues on next page)
