April 2020 – SheaCollins

Hedge Schools in Ireland

Apr 10, 2020 marie

Hedge schools were informal, secret schools in Ireland that operated during the 18th and early 19th centuries when British penal laws restricted Catholic education. They were typically held outdoors (near…

I’ve written quite a bit already, but not everything has been published here yet. My plan was to review and polish each page before sharing it—but just in case time runs out, I’m now aiming to publish everything, even if some pages are still unfinished. I do hope to return and complete them properly later on.

The “O” in Irish Surnames: The presence—or absence—of “O” in Irish surnames can make research far more complicated than it needs to be. To simplify things, I’ve restored the “O” to any name that originally included it—for example, using O’Shea instead of Shea. This helps me track all related records under one consistent name, rather than searching for both versions. I know this might not match everyone’s preference, and I apologize if it causes any confusion.

Month: April 2020

Hedge Schools in Ireland