Prizon school

Scoil Gleann an Dùin
(Glen school on the hill)

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Prison school was a school which once existed in Co. Mayo in a townland called Prison East which lies between Ball and Manulla. It was opened it doors in 1850 and was finally closed in 1970. The school had educated many children from the surrounding areas of Balla Town. For a short time, the old schoolhouse was used for social events such as Bingo and local dances. Now the school building remains used only opening for the odd reunion of the past pupils. Many of the people connected to the school have passed on. This site was created to give Prison (also spelt Prizon) school it digital footprint and celebrate the past pupils, teachers and locals involved in the school. Although they may have left us, their voices and memories are still with us.

 
 

 Priests

Priests would often have helped in the running of schools. Here are some of the priests associated with Prison school.

  • Fr. P Nolan

  • Very Rev. Thomas J reidy

  • Fr. Gibbs

  • Fr J.p. Jennings

  • Fr McDermott

Some of the older pupils would remember Rev Fr. Reidy, calling regularly to the school.

" He would cycle from Balla and he would sometimes have his three dogs with him, and he was often accompanied by Pat Summers. On the day of the holidays he would usually have apples for the pupils.. ."

Teachers

There have been a number of teachers over the years here are some of the names of the teachers that have taught in Prison school.

Miss Glynn

Miss Glynn

  • Edward Colgan

  • Bridget Colgan

  • Miss Doherty

  • Miss Glynn

  • Thomas Keville

  • Ann Duggan (nee Jeffers)

  • Claire Finan