St. Enda's School

9 Aug 1908: Patrick Pearse opened St. Enda's Secondary School (Scoil Eanna) for boys at Cullenswood House, Ranelagh, Dublin. Pearse's aim was not just to educate but to raise a new generation of well-rounded Irishmen. Lessons were conducted in Irish with a focus on Irish history, culture, nature and the arts. In 1910 the school relocated to The Hermitage at Rathfarnham (pictured here), a move that proved detrimental to both the school's enrollment and finances. While St. Enda's closed their doors in 1935, the Rathfarnham location now houses the Pearse Museum (St. Enda's Park, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16) which celebrates the legacy of Patrick and his brother William. Be sure to visit next time you're in Dublin. #CelticHistorian #irishhistory #visitdublin