Date Event 1835 James Hevey donates his property in Ballinea. 1837 Death of James Hevey. 1854 A site between the new railway line and new chapel was purchased for £200. 1854-56 Construction of the Hevey Institute. 1856 On the 20th of October The Hevey Institute opens its doors. 1884 The Christian Brothers take over the … More Timeline of School Events
Coláiste Mhuire bares the crest of The Edmund Rice Schools trust. Unlike most schools, Coláiste Mhuire does not have this crest on its school uniform. The crest is present on the front wall of the Secondary school so that students will see it every morning upon entering the school. A direct translation of the Latin … More School Crest
Ireland in the 1850’s was devastated by death and emigration due to the famine. Despite the fact that the population of Westmeath had dropped by nearly thirty thousand people from the 1840’s up until the end of the century, Mullingar’s population remained steadily unchanged along the same timeframe. Living conditions in the town were very … More James Hevey
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