I visited Clontifleece School this afternoon and took pictures of the stone plaque and Batt coat of arms These are on the gable wall of the original building still which forms part of the school today. The Batt connection is still valued in the school as this picture which hangs in the main hallway shows and the school badge is the Batt family Coat of Arms and Motto.Unfortunately this rural school, with a history dating back 175 years and originally built to replace hedge schools, will finally close this summer - a victim of falling pupil numbers.
Hi John, it's interesting to see that the building dates back to the time of the Hedge Schools - a pity that it will now be closing
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