"The Hulk" is situated on the
Dublin-Portlaoise road. It was once
known as a Charter School.
No one seems to know why it was called "The
Hulk". The school opened in 1762. The pupils in the school were taught the
English Language, to read, and to learn about the Protestant Religion.
The
living conditions in the Hulk were very bad for the children. Most of the
children were aged between two and six years of age. There were 78 children in
the school. The stairs and bedrooms were not clean. Many of the children died.
After 70 years the Charter School was closed and the Hulk was given back to Lord
Drogheda.