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424 Irish borstal boys chose war over internment - many died hoping for redemption

British authorities saw institutions as fertile recruiting grounds for the army.

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Jun 4th 2017, 6:00 PM

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"Your borstal is a disgrace": A grim century of St Pat's

St Patrick’s Institution started in Co Tipperary – and was once condemned by Fr Edward Flanagan of ‘Boys’ Town’ fame.

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Apr 4th 2015, 10:00 PM