Former Roscommon national school recognised as one of the first in Ireland on the market
The two storey school opened in 1834 with 220 pupils recorded.
A former Roscommon national school recognised as one of the first in Ireland is for sale.
Ballintleva Old School House, Cornalee, Curraghboy dates back to to 1834 and according to the selling agent Joe Naughton, it is believed to be the first ever two-storey school in Connacht, if not in the whole of Ireland.
Standing on approximately 0.32 acres, the school opened in 1834 with 220 pupils recorded. Originally called St Michael's, the name was changed to Ballintleva National School in 1835.
The first recorded teacher was James Walsh and the last two teachers were P.J. Cunningham and Rita Tully when the school finally closed its doors in 1963.
The current owners' grandparents taught in the school from 1907 until 1955.
The selling agent outlined that the property is presented in excellent condition with the owner having spent a significant sum in 2012 for full roof and rafter restoration while maintaining the character of the property.
Restoration works were also undertaken in 2009, including the installation of upstairs flooring.
