National School Roll Book
Black and white image of page from Scoil Mhuire Roll Book from the 1940s/70s, It shows the attendances of pupils, ages and other details. The script is in old Irish
By permission of Meath County LibraryNational School Roll Book
By permission of Meath County Library
By permission of Meath County Library
National School Roll Book
Black and white image of page from Scoil Mhuire Roll Book from the 1940s/70s, It shows the attendances of pupils, ages and other details. The script is in old Irish
By permission of Meath County LibraryWhen your grandparents went to primary school they did not have a uniform. However, they were expected to be dressed respectably. All the boys wore short trousers. Only teenage boys wore long trousers back then.
In all the schools the pupils' daily attendance was kept in a class register or roll book.
The roll call would usually take place first thing in the morning at assembly. Many of these roll books are kept in the Archives in the County Library in Navan.
Feis na Midhe
Teachers from Navan
Black and white image of group of Navan teachers having taken part in bicycle race in the early 1900s. Notice the sporting flat caps, plus fours and heavy moustaches. There are also prizes of a trophy and a canteen of cutlery in foreground.
By permission of Meath County LibraryTeachers from Navan
By permission of Meath County Library
By permission of Meath County Library
Teachers from Navan
Black and white image of group of Navan teachers having taken part in bicycle race in the early 1900s. Notice the sporting flat caps, plus fours and heavy moustaches. There are also prizes of a trophy and a canteen of cutlery in foreground.
By permission of Meath County LibraryFeis na Midhe was a big summertime event to promote Irish language and culture. Pupils were encouraged to get involved and win prizes.
It was held in Navan showgrounds and included Irish dancing, drama, poetry, musical instruments.
Know your catechism
Catechists paid yearly visits to the local schools to inspect children on their Catechism lessons.
Teaching was carried out by nuns and priests. There were no lay teachers.
Teaching was carried out by nuns and priests. There were no lay teachers.