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Endowed Irish Schools Spark Protestant Catholic Clash
The Endowed Schools Commission notes that funding of Erasmus Smith estates shifted to the Church of Ireland clergy, sidelining Presbyterians. It highlights bishops overruling Crown appointees, religious tests for masters, and a Catholic and Episcopalian influence harming Presbyterian control, with calls for reform and Protestant protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endowed Schools
Ireland
Erasmiug Smith
Dublin
Trinity College
Epnonpl
Oxford
Cambridge
Royal Free Schools
Henry VIII
Elizabeth
James I
Charles I
Erasmus Smith
House of Commons
Board of Commissioners of National Education
England
Cerberus
St. Patrick’s Day
Battle of the
Boyne
Orange Brotherhood
Reland