The County Borough Council of Limerick hereby notifies the adoption and enforcement of the Irish Education Act, of 1892, commonly known as “The Compulsory Education Act,” within the City. As of May 21st, 1904, the Act is in full force, and its provisions necessitate parents and guardians to ensure that children between the ages of 6 and 14 (both male and female) attend school regularly. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in fines and imprisonment.

To enforce the Act, the Council has appointed two School Attendance Officers, Mr Daniel J Fitz Gerald and Mr Alphonsus J O’Halloran. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that children in their respective districts are attending school regularly as mandated. In cases where children are not attending school regularly or are not attending at all, the officers will report to the School Attendance Committee. Subsequently, the parents or guardians of non-compliant children will be prosecuted according to the law, should the circumstances warrant such action.

The Council emphasizes the significance of compulsory education and its positive impact on the development of children and the community as a whole. This commitment to education aims to secure a better future for the youth of Limerick. Parents and guardians are urged to adhere to the Act’s provisions to avoid any legal consequences.

By order,
W M Nolan,
Town Clerk, Secretary to the School Attendance Committee.
Dated this 22nd day of August 1904,

County Borough Of Limerick.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 06 December 1904