Haiti #1

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...

1958 Newspaper Advertisements

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,...

Newspaper Advertisements from the Past

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...

The Silver Notebook

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...

Red Hugh

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...

Pirate Queen

In the sixteenth century, Granuaile, the Pirate Queen, warrior and leader, was the terror of the North Atlantic and the most feared woman in Ireland. Heading a large army and a fleet of ships, she lived by trading and raiding and demanding tribute from all who sailed...