Clogga school was situated in the north of Clogga. It was a primary school whos cachement area included Clogga, Kilnaspic, Tubrid, Barronswood, Cashel, Knockhouse, Knockanure, Ardera and Nicholastown. It was opened in 1888 (along with Clonmore national school) due to the increase in population.
It served many families through the years until its closure in 1968 (along with Clonmore national school).
The building consisted of two separate classrooms. One classroom served the junior infants up to 2nd class the other served 3rd class up to 6th class. It had a play area at the back.
The building now has been converted to a house and is still occupied by the Kearns family.
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| Clogga School 1960's |
During the schools existence it always had two teachers, one for each
classroom. The school had many teachers during its time, some of whom
were an asset to the local pupils and some whom the past students would
like to forget due to the physical abuse that was all too common. Teachers at Clogga school included:
Andrew Daly, Mrs. Phelan, Peter Mulqueen, Mrs Mulqueen,
Mr. Doherty, Mrs. Williams, Mr. Nicholas Knox and Mrs Hyland. Two semi-detached houses were constructed next door where the teachers lived. They are now owned by the Kinsella and Frisby families
Class Photographs
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| Clogga S. girls 1934 |
Clogga S. boys 1934 |
Clogga S. pupils 1954-55 |
Clogga S. pupils 1963-64 |
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Confirmation Class(Boys)
May 1963 |
Richard+Shem Walsh,Confirmation
(early 50's) |
Bernard Comerford, Paul Walsh, Sean O Brien, 1963 |
Sport in Clogga School
Sport was always played in Clogga school, mainly hurling. In 1944 a
schools league was setup.
Here Are Some Reports from the Time:
July 1944: At a meeting presided over by William Quinn, in the
C.Y.M.S. Hall, it was unanimously decided to form a Schools League
for the Parish with teams from Mooncoin, Carrigeen, Clogga and Clonmore Schools and it was intimated the local Senior Hurling Club were presenting a valuable set of hurleys to the winners. Admission charges. Adults 3d. children 1d.
July 1944:At Clonmore. Parish Schools League. Clogga 6-1, Carrigeen
4-0. Referee: W.J. Cleere. Good exhibition with Messrs. Séan Maher N.T. Carrigeen and Denis o' Doherty N.T. Clogga in charge.
Clogga: James Barden(captain), J. Murphy (g), Tom and John Hoban, James and Liam Quilty, John and Joe Walsh, Tom Kinsella, P. Delahunty, R. Kearns, J. Reddy, P. Murphy, James Walsh, Tom Crowley.
(Set of hurleys (Mr Thor Neary) on display in Mr William Kirby's shop-window.)
1944:At Grange: Parish schools league. Clogga beat Clonmore.
1944:At Clogga(Pat Walsh's field), Parish Schools League Final.
Mooncoin 6-1, Clogga 1-2.
The main features of the final were the stylish overhead striking and the
speed and elusiveness of the Mooncoin fowards. The presentation of the
hurleys at C.Y.M.S by Canon M. Drea.
Clogga: T. Hogan (captain), W. & P. Murphy, J. Walsh, P. Gilmartin,
J. Barden, J. Barden, J. Reddy, T. Power, J. Quilty, T. Crowley,
Dick Tobin, W. Fitzgerald, W. Hearne, J. Walsh, T. Quilty. Clogga had
four changes from the 1st round against Carrigeen.
Munster Express
Irish Dancing Classes |
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4th Feb 1927 |
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