Some Things Never Change

Gaile School Layout, 2000

The layout of Gaile National School, Co. Tipperary, in 2000, exactly 100 years after it was founded.

Courtesy of Gaile NS Centenary Committee.

Gaile School Layout, 2000
Courtesy of Gaile NS Centenary Committee.

Gaile School Layout, 2000

The layout of Gaile National School, Co. Tipperary, in 2000, exactly 100 years after it was founded.

Courtesy of Gaile NS Centenary Committee.

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Many things about Gaile School have changed since it opened its doors in 1900. There is now no need for the coal store in the school, as modern heating has been installed. It is also no longer necessary to travel to the local water pump. Unsurprisingly, the clothes of the pupils have also changed. Today, a navy school uniform is worn.

There are certain aspects of the school that remain the same as over 100 years ago. Pupils still sit down at their desks every day and learn many of the same lessons their ancestors did over a century ago, such as reading, writing and maths.