St Kevin's Reformatory Wicklow

[eileen58]

Hi,
I have discovered my Granddad was sent to St Kevin's Reformatory in 1904 as I know very little about him I  was desperate to find out if any records about him/his time there exist. I contacted the site and a very helpful lady told me they have records up till 1903 and suggested I contact the Dept of Education and ask for the records under the Freedom of Information Act. I did this and received a speedy reply telling me their records run from 1908!! so there is a gap of 5 years covering the time I need would anybody have any suggestions where I could try next?
Thanks

[ballydw]

Have you looked for him on 1911 Census?

[eileen58]

Hi,
Yes I think I have him on 1901 and 1911 census. I was hoping someone might know the whereabouts of the missing years!

[dathai]

see reply 2 here
http://www.rootschat.com/forum/index.php?topic=677364.0

do not be afraid to ring them i dealt with them a few years ago and found them very helpful though they  prefer you to write to them.

[eileen58]

Thank you,
I did contact them directly but annoying their records finish in 1903 and I need 1904, and they were very helpful!