Ardmore

 

Ardmore Names - Ideas and slides - July 2013

By John on 05 Sep 2013

The schoolchildren of Ardmore National School are currently working on a project examining the old school roll books as a source for local history. I know this because, even though I am working 'up the country', I got a call last night to ask me how much the average school fees were in 19th century Ireland. (6 shillings seems to have been at the upper end of the cost range). The children and their teacher are examining the family names, occupations, health and even wealth of the past pupils of Ardmore.

 

The Farm at Farrangarret

The farm in Farrangarret is intrinsically linked with the monastery of Ardmore. The monastery of Ardmore was centred on the site of the famous Cathedral and Roundtower. Following in the footsteps of St. Declan the monastery was a spiritual centre for worship and pilgrimage.

 

Duffcarrick Coastguard Station

A nineteen century coastguard station situated west of Ardmore beach, subsequently moved to Dysert townland overlooking the bay, reportedly moved due to storm damage. Built in 1836 the station had accomodation for the coatguard members and families.

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