Curated OER
An Irish Blessing
Students explore Irish culture by participating in a creative writing activity. In this good will writing lesson, students define "Irish Blessings" and utilize computer software to create a template for a blessing they will write....
Curated OER
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day with Dance
Students perform Irish dances. In this Irish dance lesson, students learn a variety of dance steps and use these dances for physical activity, fun, and exercise.
Curated OER
A Day in the Life of a Leprechaun
Young scholars investigate creative writing by reading Leprechaun stories. In this Irish culture lesson, students listen as their teacher describes what a leprechaun is and where the idea for the creature came from. Young scholars write...
Other
Irish Christmas Facts Traditions of the Celtic Holiday Season
Many short stories relating to Irish Christmas traditions.
Other
Comhaltas Traditional Music Archive
An archive, in English and Irish, of the sounds, images, and documents of traditional Irish music and song.
Other
Visit Ireland: Music
A history of the different kinds of music in Ireland, including traditional, ancient, and work songs.
Library of Congress
Loc: Celtic Roots, Stories, Songs and Traditions
View a webcast of the program put on by the Library of Congress about Irish immigrants. Program includes Irish music, storytelling and poetry.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: St. Patrick's Day
Who was St. Patrick and why do we celebrate this holiday? The Library of Congress has background information and photos to help tell the story of St. Patrick's Day.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: St. Patrick's Day
Great resource for St. Patrick's Day activities, art projects and more.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: St. Patrick's Day
How can you celebrate St. Patrick's Day with your students? Come and explore this informative resource that features several links to St. Patrick's Day activities, poems, and more. Includes PDF resources (require Adobe Reader).
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The Irish News: Home Page
Online version of the Irish News. Includes news on sports, entertainment, business, education, weather and more. A great way to get a first hand look at Irish culture.
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Your Irish: The Magical Legend of the Leprechaun
A brief history of the traditional Irish leprechaun folklore.
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Your Irish: Popular Sports Played in Ireland
A brief description of the popular sports of Ireland, including fishing, golfing, hurling, Gaelic football, soccer, boxing, and snooker.