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Article
Irelands Eye

The Curse of Cromwell

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Article
Irelands Eye

Henry Grattan's Parliament

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Henry Grattan's influence on the Irish Parliament in the late 1700's.
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Article
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Catholic Emancipation (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
The story of Daniel O'Connell's influence on the history of the Irish Parliament, as Catholics gained significant influence and power during the early 1800's.
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Article
Irelands Eye

The Fenian Movement

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Ireland Information

History Modern Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Ireland from 1800, including the separation of Northern Ireland from Ireland.
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Handout
Ireland Information

History 18th Century (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Ireland during the 18th century (1700's).
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Handout
Ireland Information

History Early Modern Period (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Ireland in the 1500's and 1600's.
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Handout
Ireland Information

Histroy the Middle Ages (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Ireland from 800 to approximately 1500. Most of the article focuses on invasions by the Vikings and the Normans, and the impact of each.
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Handout
Ireland Information

History Early Christian Period (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the influence of Christianity in Ireland during the 5th - 9th centuries.
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Handout
Ireland Information

History Prehistory (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of ancient Ireland, from 7,000 BC to approximately the 2nd century BC. Included is the Celtic heritage of Ireland.
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Article
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The Battle of the Boyne (1690)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Handout
Other

Your Irish: History of Ancient Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of Ireland from 8000 BC to 600 BC. Includes the Mesolithic period, the Neolithic period, and the Iron Age period in Ireland.
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Handout
Other

Your Irish: Norman Invasion of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Norman invasions of Ireland during the 1100's, 1200's, and 1300's.
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Unit Plan
Other

Viking Invasion of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Viking invasions of Ireland, beginning from the year 795.
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Unit Plan
Other

Viking Invasion of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Viking invasions of Ireland, beginning from the year 795.
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Handout
Other

Culture Ireland / History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the history of 11 different historical sites in Ireland.
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Article
Irelands Eye

The Battle of Clontarf

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of the Battle of Clontarf in 1014, along with the significance of this battle in the early history of Ireland.