In Reply to: De La Salle Brothers, a good Brother! posted by Alan on April 06, 2011 at 16:10:08:

Bro Pius was a gentleman.
So was Bro Damien, or 'Birdy' as he was affectionately known behind his back.
My memories of Damien are of a kind-hearted, gentle man who loved Nature and music.
Both Pius and Damien were completely at ease with children, and they were inspirational teachers.
I recollect that both men administered mild corporal punishment - as was the norm in the '60s - but never excessively.
I would include also Bro Julius in this group as a child-friendly, inspirational teacher.
He taught flageolet after school - usually with enthusiasm and good humor.
When I met Julius some years after he had left Castlebar, he talked about how the younger Brothers at the time were oppressed by the then Head, Bro George.