Under the Hawthorn Tree

Under the Hawthorn Tree

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....

Safe Harbour

Sophie and Hugh are left homeless when their house is bombed during the London Blitz. Their mother is seriously injured and their Dad is away fighting, so the children are sent to their grandfather in Ireland. Sophie is scared – they have never met grandfather...

My Local Election Area

Worksheet for pupils to research information about their local election area. (.doc file 34.5KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...

List of Councils

A list of all the different Local Authorities in Ireland, including city councils, county councils, borough councils and town councils. (.doc file 37.5KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...

Election Debate 03

Does casting your vote in an election really matter? Use this worksheet to start the debate in the classroom. (.doc file 27KB) Download File… RegisterThis content is for members only Already a member? Log in...