Ardfert Parish Schools Strike

24th January 1968; Two pupils examine the new oil fired heater at a school in Ardfert Parish during renovation work. Five parish schools were temporarily closed by the INTO during a dispute over inadequate heating and unsanitary conditions. The schools were Ardfert, Banna, Barrow, Kilmoyley and Tubrid. After the dispute, four of the schools were re-opened after electric lighting and oil-fired heating were installed. The schools were painted, and the toilets and yards were cleaned up. Barrow School was closed, and Sheila Griffin it's teacher, and 24 pupils were transferred to Ardfert.