Castlemagner Historical Society
A collection of local history, folklore and events
The recorded history of teaching and education in Castlemagner is over 200 years old…………..Watch and listen to Mrs Welsh, a former principal of Ballyhass National School, give a vivid account of how children have been taught in the parish of Castlemagner during that time. This video is taken from a NCCR recording in 1986………..
Education in Castlemagner dates back to 1812, it is recorded that a school in Cecilstown was opened on June 24, 1812. The walls were of made of stone and mortar, it had a thatch roof and was erected by Sir William Beecher who also paid the rent. The school had two desks and no seats, each desk accommodated twenty pupils. Continue reading “200 Years of Schooling”
