Education is typically regarded a fundamental requirement in implementing any desired change in society. As accurately affirmed by Nelson Mandela "Education is the most powerful tool which you can use to change the world" a concept which is essentially timeless. The Irish Government irrefutably, had a similar perception in relation to how they would restore the Irish Language and ultimately gaelicisation in the new state in early 20th century Ireland. Following the establishment of the Gaelic League and its ensuing success, there was an air of cultural devotion about the country and an Ireland which was not only free but entirely Gaelic was aspired a representative. This endeavor presumed almost entirely by means of the Irish Education System and "a new starting point in the history of primary education in Ireland" was highly projected (Hyland & Milne, 1992, pg. 89).
Although 1922 saw much innovation in relation to the Irish Education system and the restoration of Irish, the preceding years witnessed a number of implementations which strived to maintain the Irish Language and culture within and beyond the education system. Following the establishment of the National School System in 1831, there had been no arrangements for the exertion of any language other than English. Notably, there were the same provisions in relation to this in Gaeltacht areas of the country and "very harsh measures were often taken to prevent its use in school by children whose natural and home language was Irish" (Coimisiún Na Gaeltachta, 1925 pg. 12). However in the consecutive years teachers in Gaeltacht areas were given permission to use Irish in explaining English words, Irish could be taken as an extracurricular class on a fee paying basis and bilingualism was finally introduced in 1904 for children in Irish speaking areas. .
The beginning of the 20th century saw desire for a new education system to be put in place of which would alter many aspects of learning.
