School: Ballyjamesduff Convent
- Location:
- Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: Sr. Mary Theresa
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- Hedge - schools were the only sort of schools that were in Ireland during Penal Times. The children used to gather in crowds under big trees and at the backs of fences. A teacher came to teach. A child, usually a boy, used to go up and sit in the top of the tree to watch for the enemies. The reason(continues on next page)