The Hedge School; The Midnight Mass; The Donagh

William Carleton (1794–1869) was an esteemed Irish writer, renowned for his insightful depictions of rural Irish life during the early 19th century. Born in Prillisk, near Clogher in County Tyrone, Carleton's experiences in his native rural Ireland profoundly influenced his literary work. His early life acquainted him with the local Hedge schools - informal educational setups due to restrictive pe...