01 Beginnings

This episode examines the early history of Ballinasloe's Library building and features a discussion of what life was like in Ballinasloe in the 1800s, the religious and political conflicts that were ongoing in the town during that period, and examines the reformatory and industrial school systems. The information in this episode is a result of original research based on contemporary newspapers and school inspector reports. The full list of sources for this episode is available at www.stjosephsindustrialschoolballinasloe.wordpress.com. Thanks to Hannah Daly, Thomas Dolan, Darren Kelly, Patrick McGowan and Colm Muldoon for providing their voices for this episode.