My mother went to Drumacoon School near Newbliss. She would have been there during the 1920s until her parents died. I have at least one old photographs of children at the school. You are right about the school now being a private residence. I have photographs of the school before and after it was converted. I would be happy to share these with you if this is what you are looking for. I will be visiting Ireland in a few weeks and hope to visit Newbliss and the surrounding area myself.
Regards, Angela
Hello Angela
Thank you so much for replying.
I would be very very grateful if you could email me the photos if possible... we dont' have any pictures of the old school (when it was a school)... or any other pictures you may have...
My father went to the school from approx. 1944 to 1953... His surname was Donnelly - he was living in Killeevan at the time with his uncle James Matthews. James Matthews brothers were Michael and Peter and they would have gone to the school in the 1920s also. My father can remember Brogans, Clerkins, Duffys and Heffernans...
Thank you Angela.... I will pm you my email address for the photos. Every best wish to you for a safe trip to Ireland and an enjoyable stay. Kind regards, Karen