donagh parish church

Further along the Emyvale road is the parish church of Donagh (1837). William Carleton the novelist went to hedge school here. Hedge schools were formed during the times of the Penal Laws to covertly educate a population which had no state recognition.

Carleton was born in Clogher and his novels including 'The Fair of Emyvale', reflect colourful local characters of his time.