Annaghneal School was a local mixed school located in Annaghneal townland Kilnoe civil parish. The school was located within the Tulla district so that when amalgamation occurred of rural schools throughout Ireland, Annaghneal was amalgamated with not just Tulla but with those who wished to attend Bodyke. The school was part of the Schools' Collection in the 1930s. The stories were written in English, Irish and mixed (both English and Irish versions). While many of the stories are untitled, the following stories were included:
Stories:
Biddy Early
The Battle of Kilbarron
Bodyke Evictions
The Estate of Ballinahinch
A Hedge School
In all, 14 stories were collected and the following individuals were either collectors or informants:
Treasa de Brún
Neans ní Cliún
Seosamh O Faoláin
Proinseas Mac Ghiolla Phóil
Mrs. John Powell
The teacher listed was B. B. Uí Donnchadha.
This collection can be accessed at the following link: https://www.duchas.ie/en/cbes/5177625
This list was compiled by Jane Halloran Ryan, Volunteer and Tulla Parish Liaison Volunteer
