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.
Rice University
Rice University: Loan Words
An exhaustive and comprehensive resource on the definition, process, and uses of "loan words" in English. Includes several examples of words grouped by subject and language of origin. Excellent site.
Incredible Art Department
The Incredible Art Department: St. Patrick's Day
Discusses the history of St. Patrick's Day, leprechauns, traditions, and presents links to St. Patrick's Day arts and crafts lessons.
Amethyst Galleries
Antietam: A Photographic Tour
A photographic tour of the Battle of Antietam. Presents the battle through images of the sites where parts of the battle occurred and provides information about the battle sites. Included are many maps and commentary. A site for the...
Other
Modern Ireland a Unique Living Culture
This homepage offers links to many articles that respond to the changing culture and lifestyles in Ireland today.
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Holidays Around the World/german Holiday Calendars
Foreign Language for Travelers offers current (gegenwartiger) and perpetual (immerwahrender) calendars for Germany, Austria, Canada, France, Spain, UK, Ireland, Switzerland, and the USA. Each calendar is followed with a link to...
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Congressional Research Service: Northern Ireland the Peace Process [Pdf]
This Congressional Research Service Report analyzes the ongoing search for peace in Northern Ireland since the beginning of the conflict in 1969 to the present day. (May 28, 2010)
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Cain: Background on the Northern Ireland Conflict
Links to essays, personal accounts, photographs and other resource materials that provide detailed background information on the conflict and politics of the Northern Ireland Conflict.
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Department of Foreign Affairs (Ireland)
The homepage for Ireland's Department of Foreign Affairs.
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Intertidal Zonation
Site provides users with a guide to tidepooling adventures along the Mendocino Coast. Users may visit each intertidal zone and observe the various organisms that live there.
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National Museum of Ireland
Visit the online home of the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin, Ireland. Browse through to research and discover historic sites, parks and gardens, culture and the arts throughout Ireland. Also provides links to its four other...
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Ireland: Explore by Map
An interactive map of Ireland, with the ability to zoom-in or zoom-out, plus detailed maps of regions and cities. A link to the current weather in Ireland is also available.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Within These Walls
Creatively tells the story of a house that has been a home to five American families over the period of time from the colonial era to the Second World War. You can find information about the house itself as well as the culture of the...
Harp Week
The Presidential Elections: 1884 Cleveland v. Blaine: Cartoons
Political cartoons add a great deal of context to events. These cartoons from Harper's Weekly, covering the election of 1884, are organized by topic ranging from the Republican and Democratic nominations, to cartoons about the issues, to...
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Viking Network: The Viking Age in Ireland
Excellent resource for finding information on the Viking Age in Ireland. By clicking on a title, you can read articles on various subjects all relating to Vikings.
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Fac: Curfews, Loitering, and Freedom of Association
This detailed article offers a well-documented overview of this constitutional freedom, as well as an FAQ section and additional cases and resources focused specifically on this aspect of the First Amendment. (Published Sept. 16, 2002 /...
PBS
Pbs: Nature: Ireland
A colorful site dedicated to the brilliant beauty of Ireland, it's wildlife, and incredible wilderness. Excellent photos.
University of Maryland
Umbc Center for History Education: Reshaping American Society
Using this history lab, students will examine the impact immigration had on urbanization and the reform movements of the time, as well as the addressing the backlash to immigration by understanding nativism.
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Cain: Background Information on Northern Ireland Society
Links provide information and statistics on society in Northern Ireland.
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Cain: Key Events of the Northern Ireland Conflict
Listed are the key events in the Northern Ireland Conflict between 1964 and 1998.
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Cain: Key Issues of the Northern Ireland Conflict
Listed are the key issues in the Northern Ireland Conflict with links to related articles and resources.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: World Cultures Collection
Explore the world with PBS LearningMedia! This collection focuses on food, folktales, and other aspects of cultural heritage. With your class, hear stories, play through situations, and learn how to make crafts from cultures near and far.
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