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Culture Ireland / History

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the history of 11 different historical sites in Ireland.
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Irelands Eye

Irelandseye: The Music of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides ten traditional Ireland songs in addition to information on traditional Irish dance and traditional music. Each topic presented is hyperlinked to additional information.
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University of Florida

Baldwin Library: The Youth's History of Ireland

For Students 6th - 8th
A scanned copy of the 1852 publication of The Youth's History of Ireland by John Tillotson, a nonfiction book for children.
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Irelands Eye

Independence (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief history of the independence movement in Ireland and the rise of Sinn Fein in 1916.
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Boyne Valley, Ireland: Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Tara

For Students 9th - 10th
The resource investigates the Megalithic Passage Tombs of Newgrange, Knowth, Dowth, Fourknocks, Loughcrew, and Tara located on the east coast of Ireland.
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Lyceum Books

Lyceum Books: Wales, Ireland, and Scotland and the Tudors [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Full-text of a chapter from a multivolume work on the history of the British people describes Tudor policies toward Wales, Ireland and Scotland.
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Courts Service of Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
This site is designed to better inform the viewer of the court system in Ireland.
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Ancestry

Ireland: The Famine Years

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers information about the famine years. Using a map of Ireland, authors discuss the percentages of the population living in the lowest class housing and the devastating effects of the famine.
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University College Cork: Irish Law

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a comprehensive overview of Irish law. Content includes Ireland's Constitution, a look at Ireland's legal systems and courts, information on the Irish government, links to relevant websites, and much more.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: David Trimble

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Nobel Prize Winner David Trimble who worked for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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American Academy of Achievement

Academy of Achievement: John Hume

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the Nobel Peace Prize winner John Hume who advocated for peace in Northern Ireland. Read about his background and achievements, listen to an interview, and view a gallery of pictures.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Modern Boom Family

For Students 9th - 10th
This Wide Angle video explores the effects of economic prosperity and secularization on family structure and beliefs in Ireland.
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Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies: Irish Script on Screen

For Students 9th - 10th
Featuring primary-source documents, this online exhibit contains digital images of Irish manuscripts while providing exposure of a vital part of Ireland's cultural heritage.
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National Library of Ireland: Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats

For Students 9th - 10th
This video masterclass offered through the Yeats Collection from the National Library of Ireland gives insight into William Butler Yeats and his writing of "Sailing to Byzantium." Requires a broadband internet connection. You can also...
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Information Technology Associates

Ireland Transnational Issues: 2003

For Students 9th - 10th
A short summary of two of Ireland's international issues, with one of the Faroe Islands and the other over illegal drugs.
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Ireland Information

Energy (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A breakdown of the resources that are used for Ireland's energy supply.
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Irelands Eye

Catholic Emancipation (Ireland)

For Students 9th - 10th
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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BBC

Bbc Northern Ireland Schools: Go Get It! Home

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the skills that make you more employable.
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Your Irish: Popular Sports Played in Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the popular sports of Ireland, including fishing, golfing, hurling, Gaelic football, soccer, boxing, and snooker.
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Visit Ireland: Weather

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description of the weather and climate of Ireland.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Ireland History and Timeline Overview

For Students 9th - 10th
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Ireland including early kings, Celtics, Viking invasions, British rule, North and South, the IRA, and current events.
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Wordville: Shamrock Shortage in Ireland Sparks St. Pat's Fears

For Students 5th
Read a short informational text called "Shamrock Shortage in Ireland Sparks St. Pat's Fears," and then choose the correct answer for comprehension questions at the end of the selection.
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Information Technology Associates

Ireland Photos: Countryside in Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
A photo of the Irish countryside.
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Ireland Information

Ireland in the World the Irish Abroad

For Students 9th - 10th
A summary of Irish people in other parts of the world.

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