 Tolerton National School, 1874-1943. Now restored as a Community Hall. Scoil Muire National School before restoration in 2010
Opened in 1874 as Tolerton N.S., Rev. James Kavanagh described the schoolhouse as "newly-built, having one room measuring twenty-eight feet by fifteen, plastered and ceiled, the walls whitened within, a level boarded floor, a good fireplace and four windows". In 1943, a very fine site was purchased from Mr. William Willoughby, Mayo and a new school was built at the cost of £2,500. The new building was designed to accomodate 96 pupils in two apartments and was executed by Mr. Ed. Brennan, contractor, Coon, Co. Kilkenny. On May 9th 1943, his Lordship Most Rev. Dr. Keogh, Bishop of Kildare and Leighlin, presided at solemn high Mass in Mayo church. The celebrant was Fr. W. Fanning. The school choir under the direction of Mr. Hughes sang Missa de Angelis; Mrs. Hughes presiding at the harmonium. After Mass, Solemn Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament was imported by his Lordship the Bishop, following which he opened and blessed the new schoolThe local Coy of the L.D.F. under Leader Brosnan provided a Guard of Honour for the Bishop. The Doonane Pipers Band discoursed a pleasing selection of music. The following served as educators in the school: |
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Paul Murphy 1872-1874
Jeremiah Hennessy 1874-1883 Joseph Hennessy 1878-1913 Eliza Hennessy 1882-1912 Kathleen Lalor(Mrs. Lynam) 1912-1956 Michael O' Gorman 1913-1930 Lorcan Byrne 1930-1940 John Hughes 1940-1956 Diarmuíd O' Donovan 1961-2003 John Kelly 2003-2007 Paul Murphy 2007- 2016 Clare McCarthy - Principal - Present Restoration
Restoration was completed in 2010, consisting of new rendering of outside walls with improved damp core and insulation, interior insulation, new heating system and new coat of paint. School re-roofed previous year 2009. Building of New Resource Room and Staff Room In 2011 the School received a grant from the Department of Education for the development of a Resource and staff room. Building commenced in the summer of 2011 and was completed in September 2011.
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Scoil Mhuire Muigheo Scoil Náisiúnta 1943
Current Photograph of Mayo School
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