Last week, our 3rd and 4th classes enjoyed a fascinating history walk around Ashbourne with Ann Kavanagh. Ann, a former primary school teacher and member of the local historical society, shared her incredible knowledge and passion for the rich history of our village.The tour began at the old Killegland graveyard before the children set off to explore Ashbourne and learn about how and why the village was established in 1820 as a halfway stopping point for travellers. Along the way, the children heard about important historical figures connected to Ashbourne, including Frederick Bourne and Thomas Ashe. The classes visited many monuments and historic buildings throughout the village and discovered where horses were once rested and where travellers stayed during their journeys. The children were amazed to learn that many of the buildings still standing on Main Street today are almost 200 years old. This wonderful learning experience has inspired the children to create excellent recount writing pieces and projects based on their new knowledge of Ashbourne and its history. A huge thank you to Ann Kavanagh for so generously giving her time and for providing such an engaging and enjoyable experience for the children. Thank you to Ms Crehan for organising the historical walks.