[1] They bought a 112-acre (0.45 km2) farm near Upton, County Cork and asked the Rosminians to run it.
The farm increased in size over the years, eventually reaching about 220 acres (0.89 km2) at the time of its closure.
[6] Although the Rosminians handed over ownership to the state in 2003 they continue to exercise a pastoral role.
[13] Abuse by boys was not regarded by staff as serious and was downplayed to protect the reputation of the school.
[14] The Department of Education did not carry out its responsibilities in regard to supervising the school or protecting children.
[15] Boys went hungry and the food that there was for them was of inferior quality to that eaten by brothers and priests in the school.