The Christian Brothers were notoriously vicious in their treatment of young boys. I have yet to meet a older man who was educated by Christan Brothers who speaks highly of them.

Perforated eardrums, broken legs, beatings for giving an incorrect answer to a difficult question- these are just some of the injustices suffered by men (then young boys) of my personal aquaintence. My Uncle was beaten so hard with a leather belt that the marks were still visible when he wore swimshorts in August, the school having finished early July. There is no excuse whatsoever for beating a child so hard.