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History of Schools and Folklore

Added: 31 May 2006 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Other

Traces the history of a number of schools in the Castlebar area, and describes the type of education provided by the hedgeschool masters. Explores the setting up of 'real schools' from 1831 onwards, and describes visits of the 'cigire', games, folklore, seanfhocail, cures and customs and traditions of the time.

How it maps to the curriculum

5-6
SESE History

Strand: Local Studies

Suggestions for use: Traces the history of a number of schools in the Castlebar area, and describes the type of education provided by the hedgeschool masters.

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  • Asset type: Online Resource
  • Language: English
  • Rights: All rights reserved
  • Cost: No
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