Book Review: Molly’s Diary

Book Review: Molly’s Diary

I really enjoyed “The Easter Rising 1916 – Molly’s Diary” which was written by Patricia  Murphy and I don’t think I’m the only one who would enjoy it. Molly’s Diary is a wonderful story about a twelve year old girl who is a trained first aider looking for her brother...
Book Review – One Good Turn

Book Review – One Good Turn

“One Good Turn” by Brian Gallagher is about when the Easter Rising is just over and Gerry Quinn’s life is tough. He is living with his uncle. His uncle does not treat him well and he doesn’t know that Gerry took a jacket and got caught. Then one day he wanted to run...
Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916

Éirí Amach na Cásca 1916

Seo cur i láthair Powerpoint faoi imeachtaí a thárla i rith Seachtain na Cásca 1916. Tá eolas ann faoi imeachtai roimh 1916; an Chéad Chogadh Domhanda; eagraíochtaí a bhí páirteach; ceannairí a bhí páirteach; na daoine a cuireadh chun báis; tionchar agus éifeacht an...
#Rang1916

#Rang1916

Like many good ideas nowadays that have their genesis on social media, this idea began with a conversation on Twitter. Ciara Brennan (@PrimEdTeacher), a teacher in St. Peter’s Primary School, Bray, Co. Wicklow, was suggesting a common hashtag for schools to share all...
Guest Post: 1916 Rising Schools’ Pack

Guest Post: 1916 Rising Schools’ Pack

One of South Dublin Libraries’ ongoing Decade of Centenaries projects has been a series of information packs for schools aimed at late primary and early secondary school pupils. The 1913 Lockout and the Great War information packs were released in 2013 and 2014. The...