Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1893-1972 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
1 volume
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Lemanaghan schoolhouse was built in the late 19th century and consisted of two rooms with fireplaces. An extension was added to the rear of the building in the late 1950s. The school was closed in 1972 and left unused for approximately 20 years, during which time it fell into disrepair.
Repository
Archival history
Copy made and bound by Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society per Stephen McNeill. Location of originals unknown.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Bound copy of original register of St. Manchan's National School, Lemanaghan. Includes details of date of entrance, register no., pupil's name, date of birth, religious affiliation, residence, occupation of parent, any previous schools attended, examination results, attendances.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Please see the pdf 'Access Policy' and the accompanying application form, which is available by clicking on the pdf icon at the top of this page.
Conditions governing reproduction
Reproduction of records under 100 years is generally not permitted due to the quantity of third-party data in a school register.