School: Cornakill
- Location:
- Cornakill, Co. Cavan
- Teacher: J. Fitzsimons
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- Formerly there were very few schools throughout the country unless hedge schools
There was a hedge - school in the townland of Nutfield which is about a quarter of a mile from my home. It was a mudwall construction with a thatched roof. The teacher of this school was a Miss Smith from Drung.
The scholars attending this school used to bring a turf with them every morning for the fire. It was the rule that if you did not bring a turf you would not get to the fire. Many of them used to bring two turf, so that they would get to the fire oftener.
There was also a National school and a teachers residence attatched to it in this townland. It was built a short distance from where the present school now stands.
After a time a dispute arose between the landlord and his tenants. This led to the school being shut for six months and(continues on next page)
