Author Topic: James Carroll Schools, Westmeath circa 1847, Taghmon, Ballinafid, Whitehall  (Read 206 times)

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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

Ballinafid
https://www.buildingsofireland.ie/buildings-search/building/15401204/ballynafid-national-school-knightswood-co-westmeath
https://maps.app.goo.gl/KuexiL3JxGXFhZ927
https://www.dia.ie/architects/view/667/CARROLL-JAMES
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


Any info on James Carroll or the schools, much appreciated on.