This document contains 14 papers, written by Irish scholars, that consider educational history, sociology, philosophy, comparisons, curricula, and measurements. Six of the papers address various aspects of the history of education in Ireland. Lorcan Walsh analyzes the theme of nationalism in the Christian Brothers' textbooks, and Aine Hyland describes primary school curriculum changes during the past century. Patrick Callan addresses the transmission of Irish history in education, while Finbarr O'Driscoll explores women's struggles for equality in the Royal University. Archbishop Walsh and the Commission of Manual and Practical Instruction are discussed by Patrick O'Donovan, and Michael Quinlivan considers legislative aspects of compulsory student attendance. Robert Caul provides a sociological case study of union control of education in a Northern Ireland borough. Philosophical considerations of education for work are analyzed by M. C. Geraghty, while Michael O'Donovan examines post-primary education. Ian Wells describes pre-school education in Northern Ireland, and Denis Hainsworth explores Soviet educational theory. Three papers, written by Denis O'Boyle, Seamus McGuinness, and Kay MacKeogh, focus on examination and assessment issues. (JHP)