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The Norman Conquest (Of Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A description of the Norman conquest of Ireland in 1169.
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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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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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The 1798 Rising

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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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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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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Ulster Will Fight

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the religious and political struggles between what is now Ireland and Northern Ireland during the early 1900's.
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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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The People of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This homepage offers links to many famous people from Ireland, including writers, political figures, military figures, inventors, saints, artists, and various groups of peoples that have shaped Ireland's history.
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Irelandseye: The Music of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides ten traditional Ireland songs in addition to information on traditional Irish dance and traditional music. Each topic presented is hyperlinked to additional information.
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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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The Great Famine

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Irish Potato Famine during the 1840's.
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The Easter Rising 1916

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the Irish Easter Rising in 1916.
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Independence (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the independence movement in Ireland and the rise of Sinn Fein in 1916.
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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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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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Irelands eye.com: Irish Dance Steps

For Students 9th - 10th
IrelandsEye.com offers excellent instructions on the Irish Dance. Seven basic steps to learn.
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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.