by admin | Feb 15, 2013 | 5th/6th, History, Powerpoint
This Powerpoint resource deals with one of the most pivotal figures in Irish history – Daniel O’ Connell. It deals with his early life, his fight for Catholic Emancipation, the Catholic Association, the Catholic Rent, the Repeal Association, his Monster Meetings and...
by admin | Oct 2, 2012 | Book Reviews
Secrets and Shadows by Brian Gallagher is set during World War Two. Barry Malone is a twelve year old boy from Liverpool, sent to Dublin by his mother after the Luftwaffe air-raid in 1941. There he meets Grace Ryan – an outgoing adventurous Dublin girl forced to move...
by admin | Apr 29, 2012 | 1st/2nd, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th, History, Powerpoint
Powerpoint presentation which tells the story of the ill-fated voyage of the Titanic from different perspectives – Ireland, Luxury, Famous Passengers, The Voyage, Icebergs, the story in the News at the time etc. Source: Shaygirl (.ppt file 754KB Download File… Log In...
by admin | Nov 3, 2010 | 5th/6th, Class Novel
St Enda’s is no ordinary school, and Padraic Pearse is no ordinary headmaster. His pupils are inspired by his vision of freedom and an Irish Republic, and John Joe and his friend Roger see the Easter Rising as their chance to fight for Ireland’s freedom. But the two...
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 why her...
