Nineteenth Century Education in Castleisland
The subject of education naturally drew the attention of former principal, Michael O’Donohoe, who studied the role of the Kildare Place Society in the teaching of the young: On 2 December 1811 The Kildare Place Society was founded in Dublin to promote the education of the poor of Ireland. From 1815 onwards they received […]
Castleisland Schools: Convent Boys
In his role as principal of the Boys’ National School, Castleisland, Michael O’Donohoe appreciated the value of school records. He dedicated a considerable amount of time to copying, by hand, a number of school registers. An admissions register for Convent Boys’ School Castleisland appears in the collection. It covers the period 1872 to 1951. […]
