A special meeting of the Limerick Teachers’ Association was convened at the Town Hall on Saturday to voice a strong protest against a recent decision by the Commissioners of Education. The new regulation in question mandates that all male children under eight years of age be enrolled in female schools. Mr M. Walshe, the President of the association, presided over the gathering, where members expressed their concerns about the potential adverse effects of this ruling on teachers and the education system in the country. The contentious move, reportedly influenced by an English consultant’s recommendation, has raised doubts about the true intentions behind such a decision. The teachers believe that the new rule could lead to a reduction in educational grants and funding, ultimately undermining the quality of education provided to young boys. In response, the Limerick Teachers’ Association unanimously adopted a resolution expressing their indignation and demanding the immediate withdrawal of the contentious regulation. The association also resolved to seek support from prominent leaders in the educational sector to address this pressing issue.

Limerick Echo – Tuesday 21 March 1905