by admin | Oct 28, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
The dramatic story of the Norman conquest of Ireland in the 12th century. Full of battles and warfare, but a story of love, too, between an unlikely pair – wilful and wild Irish princess Aoife, and Strongbow, the greatest of the Norman knights to come to...
by admin | Oct 28, 2010 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Geography, Powerpoint
This Powerpoint contains images of life in the country of Haiti, especially in the aftermath of the earthquake in January 2010. It also contains links to websites with information on Haiti. (.ppt file 2.75MB) Source: Niamh Ní Ghrifín Download File… RegisterThis...
by admin | Oct 28, 2010 | 5th/6th, History, Powerpoint, SPHE
This is a Powerpoint presentation looking at newspaper advertisements from Irish newspapers in 1958. It could be used for the media education strand in SPHE. It could also be used as a discussion starter to compare life in Ireland fifty years ago with life today,...
by admin | Oct 28, 2010 | 5th/6th, History, Powerpoint, SPHE
This is a Powerpoint presentation looking at newspaper advertisements from Irish newspapers in the 1940’s, 1950’s and 1960’s. It could be used for the media education strand in SPHE. It could also be used as a discussion starter to compare life in...
by admin | Oct 27, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
Timothy Finn is a boy with two dreams and a mystery to solve. The notebook that arrives out of the blue on Timothy’s birthday changes his life forever. It is a gift from Timothy’s father. But who is his father, and why has he suddenly entered Timothy’s life? His...
by admin | Oct 27, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
The extraordinary true story of Red Hugh O’Donnell — kidnap, gaol, dungeons, escape. Ireland in 1587 was a tough place. The old Irish clans struggled desperately to hold on to their lands. With the Spanish Armada threatening her in the background, the...
