reference / Charles D'Arcy, 1916

Reference for Charles D'Arcy (Darcy), Irish Citizen Army member killed on Tuesday 25 April 1916 in the attack on City Hall, aged 15. Reference dated 27 May 1914 from an A. Scully, the Head Master of the Pro-Cathedral Schools, Lower Rutland Street. 'The bearer, Charles D'Arcy, has attended at the above schools since their opening in 1912. During that time I have found him obedient and respectful to his teachers, regular and punctual in attendence, attentive to his lessons and well conducted in every respect. He is a member of the Boys' Sodality attached to the Pro-Cathredral, Marlboro St. and attends regularly to his religious duties. He is enrolled in the Seventh Std. and exempt from further attendance at school. I have much pleasure in bearing testimony to his good character and shall be always pleased to hear of his success in life'.;