1737 – Royal & Prior School, Raphoe, Co. Donegal
In 1608, King Charles I granted a charter which founded the Royal Schools across Ulster. By 1618, As part of this charter,
Royal Schools
The Royal Schools were ‘free schools’ created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster. The original intention had been to have a “Royal School” in each of Ireland’s counties – James I Order in Council read, “that there shall be one Free School at least appointed in every County, for the education of youth in learning and religion.”, but only five were actually established.
1778 – Portora Royal School, Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh
Architect: William Farrell / John McCurdy
The Royal Schools were ‘free schools’ created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster.
1819 – Royal School, Cavan, Co. Cavan
Architect: Francis Johnston (1760-1829)
The Royal School Cavan was one of a number of ‘free schools’ created by James I in 1608 to provide an education to the sons of local merchants and farmers during the plantation of Ulster.
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