Curated OER
My Own Holiday
Students investigate holiday traditions by participating in class celebrations. In this St. Patrick's day lesson, students discover the history of St. Patrick, the religious context of the holiday, and the fine foods and traditions that...
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Do The Research! "Bloody Sunday" Massacre in Ireland
In this Irish history research activity, students do research to find information about the "Bloody Sunday" Massacre in Ireland. Using the information found, students answer 4 general short essay questions.
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Ireland – Key Words – Matching Exercise
In this Irish vocabulary worksheet, students match the 12 terms listed on the left to their appropriate definitions on the right.
Curated OER
Bloody Sunday Coursework
In this Bloody Sunday worksheet, learners follow a detailed outline to create an essay pertaining to this significant event in Irish history.
Curated OER
A Day in the Life of a Leprechaun
Young scholars investigate creative writing by reading Leprechaun stories. In this Irish culture instructional activity, students listen as their teacher describes what a leprechaun is and where the idea for the creature came from. Young...
Irelands Eye
The Norman Conquest (Of Ireland)
A description of the Norman conquest of Ireland in 1169.
Irelands Eye
The Curse of Cromwell
A history of religious struggles during the mid-1600's in Ireland between the Catholics of Ireland and Protestants from England, led by Oliver Cromwell.
Irelands Eye
Henry Grattan's Parliament
The story of Henry Grattan's influence on the Irish Parliament in the late 1700's.
Irelands Eye
The 1798 Rising
The story of the 1798 Rising in Ireland, led by Theobald Wolfe Tone. Inspired by the American and French revolutions, Tone was the founder of "The Society of United Irishmen". However, this uprising was largely unsuccessful.
Irelands Eye
The Fenian Movement
The brief history of the Fenian Movement in Ireland during the mid-1800's, as they tried to fight for Irish independence and home rule.
Irelands Eye
Ulster Will Fight
A brief history of the religious and political struggles between what is now Ireland and Northern Ireland during the early 1900's.
Other
National Library of Ireland: The 1916 Rising: Personalities and Perspectives
Online exhibition draws on the collections of the National Library of Ireland to tell the story of Easter week 1916, when seven Irishmen proclaimed themselves the provisional government of the Republic of Ireland and attempted to throw...
Other
Culture Ireland: Facts About Ireland
A wide variety of facts about Ireland, such as general background, square miles, natural resources, religions, literacy rates, type of government, economic facts, exchange rates, and many other things. Some links to external sites no...
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Ireland
A colorful site dedicated to the brilliant beauty of Ireland, it's wildlife, and incredible wilderness. Excellent photos.
Ireland Information
History Modern Ireland
A brief history of Ireland from 1800, including the separation of Northern Ireland from Ireland.
Ireland Information
History 18th Century (Ireland)
A brief history of Ireland during the 18th century (1700's).
Ireland Information
History Early Modern Period (Ireland)
A brief history of Ireland in the 1500's and 1600's.
New York University
Nyu Archives of Irish America: 1981 Hunger Strikes: America Reacts
Online exhibit chronicling the Reactions of Americans to the death of 10 men on hunger strikes, all from Northern Ireland.
Irelands Eye
The Battle of the Boyne (1690)
A brief description of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 won by William III, leader of the Protestant forces, over James II, leader of the Catholic forces.
Irelands Eye
Independence (Ireland)
A brief history of the independence movement in Ireland and the rise of Sinn Fein in 1916.
The History Place
The History Place: Irish Potato Famine
The History Place provides complete history of the Irish Potato Famine and life in Ireland in the 19th century.
Other
Republic of Ireland Facts
A brief description about many areas of interest concerning Ireland. Areas include history, climate, environment, religion and languages, life expectancy, and others.