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Irish Potato Famine Glossary and Worksheet
In this Irish history worksheet, students read 11 words in a word bank and match them to their definitions. All pertain to the Irish potato famine in 1845. Students then complete a chart comparing their diet with that of a poor person...
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Easter Rising 1916
In this history of Ireland instructional activity, students read a newspaper article about the Easter Rising of 1916 in Ireland. Students also study a picture of the event. Students list information about the rebellion.
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Build Your Own Round Tower
In this history of Ireland activity, students use the provided full color patterns to build their own round tower. Students cut, paste and fold this piece.
Irelands Eye
The Norman Conquest (Of Ireland)
A description of the Norman conquest of Ireland in 1169.
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The Curse of Cromwell
A history of religious struggles during the mid-1600's in Ireland between the Catholics of Ireland and Protestants from England, led by Oliver Cromwell.
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Henry Grattan's Parliament
The story of Henry Grattan's influence on the Irish Parliament in the late 1700's.
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The 1798 Rising
The story of the 1798 Rising in Ireland, led by Theobald Wolfe Tone. Inspired by the American and French revolutions, Tone was the founder of "The Society of United Irishmen". However, this uprising was largely unsuccessful.
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Catholic Emancipation (Ireland)
The story of Daniel O'Connell's influence on the history of the Irish Parliament, as Catholics gained significant influence and power during the early 1800's.
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The Fenian Movement
The brief history of the Fenian Movement in Ireland during the mid-1800's, as they tried to fight for Irish independence and home rule.
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Ulster Will Fight
A brief history of the religious and political struggles between what is now Ireland and Northern Ireland during the early 1900's.
Other
National Library of Ireland: The 1916 Rising: Personalities and Perspectives
Online exhibition draws on the collections of the National Library of Ireland to tell the story of Easter week 1916, when seven Irishmen proclaimed themselves the provisional government of the Republic of Ireland and attempted to throw...
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Witness to War
Photographic collection illustrates key events in the years following the declaration of Irish Independence in 1919.
Ireland Information
History Modern Ireland
A brief history of Ireland from 1800, including the separation of Northern Ireland from Ireland.
Ireland Information
History 18th Century (Ireland)
A brief history of Ireland during the 18th century (1700's).
Ireland Information
History Early Modern Period (Ireland)
A brief history of Ireland in the 1500's and 1600's.
Ireland Information
Histroy the Middle Ages (Ireland)
A brief history of Ireland from 800 to approximately 1500. Most of the article focuses on invasions by the Vikings and the Normans, and the impact of each.
Ireland Information
History Early Christian Period (Ireland)
A brief history of the influence of Christianity in Ireland during the 5th - 9th centuries.
Ireland Information
History Prehistory (Ireland)
A brief history of ancient Ireland, from 7,000 BC to approximately the 2nd century BC. Included is the Celtic heritage of Ireland.
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The Battle of the Boyne (1690)
A brief description of the Battle of the Boyne in 1690 won by William III, leader of the Protestant forces, over James II, leader of the Catholic forces.
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Independence (Ireland)
A brief history of the independence movement in Ireland and the rise of Sinn Fein in 1916.
The History Place
The History Place: Irish Potato Famine
The History Place provides complete history of the Irish Potato Famine and life in Ireland in the 19th century.
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Liberation of Ireland
Students learn about the liberation of Ireland. Topics explored are the 1916 Easter Rising, the Irish Revolution, the Republic of Ireland, and the Irish Declaration of Independence.