A compilation of short articles about the life and times at Carnaun National School in Athenry. The book marks the 100th anniversary since the school opened it’s doors. It was dedicated by Finbarr O’Regan, Principal Teacher, to the Teachers and Pupils of Carnaun National School. In Iothlann Dé go gcastar sinn’. An invaluable record of some of the school history of this area.
Cussane 1891 to 1991
In this the Centenary year of the establishment Carnaun National School, it is o…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, Environment, Folklore, History, People | Tommie Long

Macra na Tuaithe
Carnaun Macra na Tuaithe was formed in April 1964 by Mr. Paddy Connors, Agricult…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, Farming, History, People | Michael Gilhooley

Monivea Mini Rugby Football Club
SINCE MINI RUGBY started in Monivea in 1981, Carnaun National School has taken t…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, People, Sport | Pádraic McGann
The School Bus 1991
Our school enjoys a very good relationship with Bus Éireann and we remember with…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, Employment, People | Finbarr O'Regan
The Townland of Carnaun
The census of 1901 shows there were 16 houses and one school in Carnaun. The fa…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, Environment, Folklore, History, People | Chrissie Hynes
Knockbrack: A Great Place to Live
This area includes the townlands of Belleville, Caraun, Loughaun, Knockbrack, Kn…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, Environment, Farming, History, People | Tom Qualter

From the Fireside
Reminiscence of a time gone bye! (the 40s and 50s in the Athenry area) This is o…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, Folklore, People | Kitty Morrissey

School in the 1940s and 50s
The 5th, 6th and 7th classes were taught together in one very crowded room. Half…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, History, Poetry, Religion | Finbarr O'Regan

The History of Castle Lambert and Lisheenkyle
In my deliberation to write something for the Carnaun Centenary Book, I thought…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, Farming, People | Richard Higgins

School Tour 1950s Dublin
Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, History, People | Finbarr O'Regan
Sporting Memories
The most outstanding memory of my time in Carnaun was the tremendous rivalry bet…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, People, Sport | 6th Class Carnaun School 1998

Fiach McHugh of the Mountains
Whenever I think of Carnaun National School I think of pride in all things Irish…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, Entertainment, People, Poetry | Tony Jordan
True story?
On P.J. Moran’s first day at school he choose to go into the Master’s room rathe…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, Folklore | Finbarr O'Regan
The Clohanes: Carnaun Link
Having been involved in the Centenary Celebrations of my own National School, I…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, History, People | Aideen Shanahan

On the Pigs Back
Any household who faced the winter with a supply of potatoes, vegetables, milk a…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, Folklore, History, People | Paddy Forde
Days at Carnaun School
Of the times that have gone past, All the memories I still hold, And of people I…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Poem | Education, People, Poetry | Eileen Holian nee Higgins

Castle Lambert Memories – August 1996
My family came to Castle Lambert in March 1908 from Killabeg, Cappataggle. We ha…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, Employment, Farming, People, Townlands | Pat Kelly
The Transition from Primary to Post Primary School
When Shakespeare described the schoolboy as “creeping like a snail unwillingly t…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, People | Gilbert Mc Carthy
Did the Evicted Tenant’s Son shoot the Landlord?
Imagine if you will what it was like to live in rural Ireland a little over a ce…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, History, People | Ann Healy

Carnaun School Boards of Management 1975 to 1991
1975 – Rev. Fr. C. Langan, Finbarr O’Regan, Tommy Hansberry, Patricia Ruane, Mar…Carnaun Centenary Archive | Book | Chronicle | Education, People | Finbarr O'Regan
Editors Note
The deed was signed by W. P. Lambert, landlord and Mary Rabbitt, tenant, on 19-09-1891 , and the work of building began immediately. While this book is not in itself a history of the school, I believe that it will be an invaluable record of some of the school history of this area. It may, I hope,…Keep reading
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Many thanks to all our writers, researchers and contributors who have made this collation of writing a meaningful historical record. If you would like to add an article, news, thoughts, opinions, photos or anything else to the Athenry.org Library please contact our Editor, Finbarr O’Regan at: oreganathenry@gmail.comContact
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