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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Modern Boom Family

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wide Angle video explores the effects of economic prosperity and secularization on family structure and beliefs in Ireland.
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Irelands Eye

Attractions in Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers links to a great number of attractions and tourist sites in Ireland. Areas include Irish castles, gardens, pubs, houses, and museums.
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Other

Modern Ireland a Unique Living Culture

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage offers links to many articles that respond to the changing culture and lifestyles in Ireland today.
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Other

Comhaltas Traditional Music Archive

For Students 9th - 10th
An archive, in English and Irish, of the sounds, images, and documents of traditional Irish music and song.
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Other

Visit Ireland: Music

For Students 9th - 10th
A history of the different kinds of music in Ireland, including traditional, ancient, and work songs.
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Irelands Eye

Hidden Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage provides links to a wide variety of Irish fairies, including leprechauns, pookas, changelings, banshees, and others.
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Article
Irelands Eye

The Gift of the Gab

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description and history of the Blarney Stone, a castle in Ireland which according to legend will give one the "gift of gab" if they kiss it.
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Other

Traditional Irish Breakfast

For Students 9th - 10th
A recipe for a traditional Irish breakfast.
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Other

Traditional Irish Breakfast

For Students 9th - 10th
A recipe for a traditional Irish breakfast.
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Handout
Other

Visit Ireland: Irish Food and Drink

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Irish food and drink.
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Irish

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Irish. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
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Handout
Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the culture of Ireland. Gives basic information on topics such as geography, ethnic makeup, languages, symbolism, economy, food, customs, social stratification, family life, education, religion, politics, etc....
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Other

Your Irish: Popular Sports Played in Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the popular sports of Ireland, including fishing, golfing, hurling, Gaelic football, soccer, boxing, and snooker.