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Hi Does anyone have any knowledge of Industrial Schools around the 1930s.

i am interested in any of these schools in Meath or Westmeath. Thanks

Madmac

Tuesday 16th Jan 2024, 09:53AM

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  • On a list of Industrial Schools in the Republic of Ireland given at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_school_(Ireland), there is only one in Westmeath--St. Joseph's in Summerhill, Athlone.  I did not see any in Meath, though there was one in Dublin whose title included the word "Meath."

    There is a very good novel dealing with the Industrial Schools by Laois-born author Tom Phelan.  It's called "Nailer."

    Patricia

    Tuesday 16th Jan 2024, 02:53PM
  • Many thanks for your help.John

    Madmac

    Wednesday 17th Jan 2024, 07:02PM

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