Curated OER
Map of Ireland
A homepage for one wishing to travel to Ireland. The site provides interactive maps, and links about Irish history, visitor attractions, and travel tools one may need while in Ireland.
World History Encyclopedia
World History Encyclopedia: Burial
Illustrated encyclopedia entry provides a timeline and explanation of ancient burial rituals in Egypt, Greece, India, Rome, China, Scotland, and Ireland.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: James Mc Henry
McHenry was born at Ballymena, County Antrim, Ireland, in 1753. He enjoyed a classical education at Dublin, and emigrated to Philadelphia in 1771. The following year, the rest of his family came to the colonies, and his brother and...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Pierce Butler 1744 1822
One of the most aristocratic delegates at the convention, Butler was born in 1744 in County Carlow, Ireland. His father was Sir Richard Butler, member of Parliament and a baronet.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Richard Dobbs Spaight, Sr. 1758 1802
Spaight was born at New Bern, NC of distinquished English-Irish parentage in 1758. When he was orphaned at 8 years of age, his guardians sent him to Ireland, where he obtained an excellent education. He apparently graduated from...
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Thomas Fitzsimons 1741 1811
Fitzsimons (FitzSimons; Fitzsimmons) was born in Ireland in 1741. Coming to America about 1760, he pursued a mercantile career in Philadelphia. The next year, he married Catherine Meade, the daughter of a prominent local merchant, Robert...
AdLit
Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: The Sea of Trolls by Nancy Farmer
In A.D. 793, eleven-year-old Jack leaves his family farm to become an apprentice to the Bard, a druid from Ireland, who is assigned to his Saxon village. At first, he is unsure of his duties, and is puzzled when the Bard experiences a...
Hartford Web Publishing
World History Archives: The Great Hunger
This article discusses the aftermath of the potato famine; 4 million dead, 2.5 million refugees. Mentions the Irish peasantry, landlords, British Government, relief, and the cause of the famine.
PBS
Pbs: Lost Liners (Teacher Resources)
Find five lesson plans, about the Titanic, the Empress of Ireland, and the Lusitania, developed by the producers of the PBS documentary "Lost Liners" to complement the film and its companion website. This collection of classroom...
Curated OER
Admire Beautiful Scenery of Ireland
A homepage for one wishing to travel to Ireland. The site provides interactive maps, and links about Irish history, visitor attractions, and travel tools one may need while in Ireland.
Curated OER
Admire Beautiful Scenery of Ireland
A homepage for one wishing to travel to Ireland. The site provides interactive maps, and links about Irish history, visitor attractions, and travel tools one may need while in Ireland.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Daniel O'connell
This site discusses the work on Daniel O'Connell and his work to liberate Ireland. O'Connell's first success was the Catholic Emancipation Act of 1829. Site provides a speech O'Connell gave to the House of Commons calling for equal justice.
Other
Cassidy Clan: Irish Poetry & the Cassidy Contribution
Discussion and explanation of the importance of poetry in Ireland and the importance of Irish literature. Discusses the Irish masterpiece "Banshenchas" and provides a link to the actual text.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: United Kingdom
A great country profile that takes you on a virtual trip to the United Kingdom. An overview is given on its art, culture, people, environment, geography, history, economy, and government. There are numerous links available that will...
Curated OER
The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland
A description of Dublin's Liffey River, and its significance in Dublin's history.
Curated OER
The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland
A description of Dublin's Liffey River, and its significance in Dublin's history.
Curated OER
The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland
A description of Dublin's Liffey River, and its significance in Dublin's history.
Curated OER
The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland
A description of Dublin's Liffey River, and its significance in Dublin's history.
Curated OER
The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland
A description of Dublin's Liffey River, and its significance in Dublin's history.
Curated OER
The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland
A description of Dublin's Liffey River, and its significance in Dublin's history.
Curated OER
The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland
A description of Dublin's Liffey River, and its significance in Dublin's history.
Curated OER
The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland
A description of Dublin's Liffey River, and its significance in Dublin's history.
Curated OER
The Liffey River, Dublin, Ireland
A description of Dublin's Liffey River, and its significance in Dublin's history.