by admin | Apr 11, 2012 | History
Presentation which is intended to give pupils some background information about the history of the Vikings as well as information about the arrival of the Vikings in Ireland. The presentation shows examples of Viking transport, weapons and jewellery. A set of...
by admin | Apr 8, 2012 | 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, History
Presentation detailing weapons, crockery and jewellery (particularly those made in gold) created during the Bronze Age in Ireland. All of these products give an insight into the everyday lives of the people of the time. The presentation includes great images of a...
by admin | Apr 6, 2012 | 5th/6th, Book Reviews, Class Novel
The story of The Táin (cattle raid) is well known, but this new version of the tale makes the story accessible to younger readers. Re-told by Celtic scholar Liam Mac Uistin, the story is revealed to the reader in easily-understood language that brings the famous tale...
by admin | Apr 2, 2012 | Resources Websites
With the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic coinciding with the return to school after the Easter break, teachers may be planning to do some Titanic-related activities in the classroom at the beginning of the new term. A great place to start is the Scoilnet...
by admin | Mar 30, 2012 | Competitions
Thanks to all of the teachers and student teachers who entered our competition with O’Brien Press for a copy of “The O’Brien Book of Irish Fairy Tales and Legends” by Úna Leavy. It was a great success with 106 entries. Many thanks to O’Brien Press for sponsoring...
