"In the case of the Male and Female schools, coal was delivered to the schools in the autumn and each family contributed to the cost by bringing a half-crown to school in September.  Those who couldn't afford it were excused.  It was the job of the teacher to light the fire each morning and keep it stoked throughout the day."

From "A Century of Schooling in Rathmullan" by Mary Bowden
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