Past Pupils Remember

Mrs. Lambe is a teacher at the school and we got the children to interview her. Like many children she did not enjoy school. She had mean teachers that beat the children with a cane. Her favourite teacher was Mrs Carr. One of the teachers had a big stone engagement ring and pierced into the side of the pupils heads. They had one big classroom that was split in two. There was an open fire at the top of the room. They played many games at breaktime.

Another past pupil, Frank Mahon, was interviewed. He was in school around the same time as Mrs. Lambe.

Were there any uniforms?

'No. We wore our everyday clothes.'

What games did you play?

'Boys played soccer or Gaelic. Girls played hopscotch or did skipping.'

What age did you start school?

'At 4 years of age.'

What lunch did you bring to school?

'Sandwiches and a flask of tea.'

Who were your teachers?

'Mrs. Kinsella (R.I.P) and Mrs. Carr (R.I.P).'

How did you get to school?

'By bicycle.'

How many were in your class?

'9 children.'

How many were in the school?

'Around 59, but I'm not sure.'

Were many people absent from school daily?

'No. There were few absentees.'

What was your favourite memory of school?

'Playing with friends.'