by admin | Jan 21, 2012 | 5th/6th, Book Reviews
I recently saw a feature on the RTÉ programme Nationwide on the work of the photographer David Creedon, and especially about one of his latest projects, the photographing of images of a forgotten Ireland, culminating in the publication of his widely acclaimed book,...
by admin | May 18, 2011 | Book Reviews, Teaching News
After a recent bereavement in school, when a member of staff passed away suddenly over a weekend, our staff discussed at length how to deal with the situation in school on the Monday morning. A teacher in a local school told me about a book that they used in their...
by admin | Dec 4, 2010 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, Writing
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by admin | Nov 3, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
A sequel to The Guns of Easter, this books tells the exciting story of Sarah (Jimmy’s young sister) and their family who are involved in the spying activities of Michael Collins during the War of Independence. Sarah, a young eleven-year-old, cannot figure out...
by admin | Nov 2, 2010 | Free
This is the first book in the famine trilogy where the Great Irish Famine is recreated through the story of three young survivors. Ireland in the 1840s is devastated by famine. When tragedy strikes their family Eily, Michael and Peggy are left to fend for themselves....