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Ireland (Historical Counties) => Ireland => Westmeath => Topic started by: DPCarroll on Wednesday 19 July 23 14:50 BST (UK)
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James Carroll Schools, Westmeath circa 1847
I am looking for info on the James Carroll who funded 3 schools in Westmeath 'These schools erected by a bequest of Mr James Carroll 1847', two are still standing, links below, the third has been demolished and new school built in it's place,
Taghmon
https://maps.app.goo.gl/UszzMJSNtesmegtN9 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/UszzMJSNtesmegtN9)
Ballinafid
https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/15401204/ballynafid-national-school-knightswood-co-westmeath (https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/15401204/ballynafid-national-school-knightswood-co-westmeath)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KuexiL3JxGXFhZ927 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/KuexiL3JxGXFhZ927)
https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/667/CARROLL-JAMES (https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/667/CARROLL-JAMES)
https://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/2020/10/30/westmeath-school-reopens-50-years-after-it-closed/ (https://www.westmeathexaminer.ie/2020/10/30/westmeath-school-reopens-50-years-after-it-closed/)
Whitehall (demolished, new school built on land)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/xFVqtS7yF4CcPeoc6 (https://maps.app.goo.gl/xFVqtS7yF4CcPeoc6)
Any info on James Carroll or the schools, much appreciated on.