The Catholic Church and Catholic schools in Northern Ireland : the price of faith /

McGrath, Michael

The Catholic Church and Catholic schools in Northern Ireland : the price of faith / Michael McGrath - Dublin : Irish Academic, [2000] - xx, 208 p. : figs. ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index

Introduction -- Lord Londonderry's godless schools -- Sound denominational education -- Palatial schools -- Stormont's final years -- Direct rule

This work examines three major themes of Catholic education in Northern Ireland. The author explains the reasons for dwindling Unionist and Protestant enthusiasm for integrated schools.

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Cathoilc Church--Education--History--Northern Ireland--Northern Ireland


Catholic schools--History--Northern Ireland--20th century
Education and state--Northern Ireland
Catholic schools--Administration--Northern Ireland
Church and state--Northern Ireland
Educational law and legislation--Northern Ireland
Education.
Roman Catholicism, Roman Catholic Church
Northern Ireland
Schools