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School: Béal Átha Feorainne (B.) (roll number 1866)

Location:
Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Teacher:
M.S. Ó Ceallaigh
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    3-2-38
    It is about eighty years since the national schools began. Before that, teachers used to go from house to house, teaching. The children used to be taught arithmetic, algebra, reading, geography and composition. The children used to write with a goose quill. They also used to write with slate pencils on slates. There are no ruins of any schools round this part of the district. There is one old national school situated in Ballyforan. It was built by Mr. Talbot. It is situated near the chapel.
    Transcribed by a member of our volunteer transcription project.
    History Edit
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Michael J. Kearney
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon