Archive Databases
The collection material is catalogued on an extensive database with over 6,500 entries. This data is not available on-line but can be consulted via the Archivist. There is also a past pupils database of High School students dating from 1870 with over 13,000 entries. See https://erasmussmithschools.ie/
Faithful to Our Trust Book
This book is the most extensive and up to date research conducted into our history. Board registers were extensively used and many myths about the Trust were debunked through original research. The PDF is word searchable and there is an index at the rear. See https://erasmussmithschools.ie/welcome/book-and-dvd/
Schools Listing and Google Maps of their locations
The list in conjunction with the interactive maps attempts to locate many of the schools funded since the 17th century. The summary page provides basic facts about the life span and grant scheme connected to each school. See https://erasmussmithschools.ie/schools-list-and-maps/list/
Board Registers
The Board Registers are a primary source of information on all activities and date from 1674 and in 12 large bound volumes and further loose bound folders. A project has started to digitise and transcribe the Registers is being scoped and early tests are very promising. More news in 2025.
Inspector’s Reports
There are over 80 bound volumes of reports by school masters and externally employed inspectors. Forms and categories change across 50 years and record general statistics not pupil names.
Above: This is the only known photograph that show pupils from any of the former English Schools. This is from Doon English School, near Knocknacarriga and Cappamore, Co Limerick, ca 1907. Courtesy Brian Ellis.
Below, school buildings from recent research correspondence showing what buildings look like today: Kilcooley, Tynan, Tubberkeen, Collon, Clondulane, Burtonport, Prospect Hall – courtesy of copyright owners.
