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Google Cultural Institute

Google Cultural Institute: Witness to War

For Students 9th - 10th
Photographic collection illustrates key events in the years following the declaration of Irish Independence in 1919.
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Irelands Eye

The Gift of the Gab

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief description and history of the Blarney Stone, a castle in Ireland which according to legend will give one the "gift of gab" if they kiss it.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Wide Angle: Church for Sale

For Students 9th - 10th
Wide Angle video reports on the sale of The Sacred Heart Church in central Limerick, Ireland as the influence of the Catholic Church on Irish society dwindles. [3:21]
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The History Place

The History Place: Irish Potato Famine

For Students 9th - 10th
The History Place provides complete history of the Irish Potato Famine and life in Ireland in the 19th century.
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Other

Welcome to dublin.ie (City of Dublin Homepage)

For Students 9th - 10th
The homepage for the city of Dublin, Ireland, with links to business, government, transportation, and other things related to Dublin.
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BBC

Bbc History: British History: Middle Ages: Henry Ii: An Imperialist King?

For Students 9th - 10th
An article about Henry's attempts to partition Ireland and his relationship with other parts of Britain and France. Archived.
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New York Times

New York Times: Europe

For Students 9th - 10th
[Free Registration/Login Required] The New York Times covers the latest news, issues, and events in Europe, the UK and Ireland today.
Article
A&E Television

History.com: How 38 Ira Members Pulled Off the Uk's Biggest Prison Escape

For Students 9th - 10th
During the height of Northern Ireland's "Troubles" in the 1970s and '80s, the British government incarcerated hundreds of Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) paramilitaries inside the notorious Maze Prison. Touted as Europe's most...
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Curated OER

Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Ireland

For Students 9th - 10th
Compilation of religious data and research about Ireland, along with regional and world comparisons. Also includes select socioeconomic data.
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Ireland

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Ireland."
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Ireland

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Ireland."
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Ireland

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Ireland."
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Curated OER

Clip Art by Phillip Martin: Ireland

For Students 3rd - 8th
A clipart illustration by Phillip Martin titled "Ireland."
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Other

Mysterious Britain and Ireland: Mars, the God of War

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides information on the mythological god of war, Mars.
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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings: Track Preview: Music of Ireland: Medley

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Listen to a sample of traditional Irish music played on the uilleann pipes, from a 1951 recording of music of the world's peoples.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Increased Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet two sisters who have migrated from Poland to Ireland, one of three countries in the EU that welcomes immigrant workers from Eastern Europe, in this Wide Angle video.
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PBS

Pbs Nova: Bomb Squad

For Students 9th - 10th
Transcript of a Nova episode about bomb disposal crews working on defusing bombs set by the IRA in Northern Ireland.
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Other

Cassidy Clan: Irish Poetry & the Cassidy Contribution

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Read Works

Read Works: Saints, Snakes & Pirates

For Teachers 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login Required] This ReadWorks passage provides a brief biography of St. Patrick, the man credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. A questions sheet is available to help students build skills in reading...
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Farmer's Dilemma

For Students 9th - 10th
In this video from Wide Angle, learn about the new challenges the farmers of Ireland are facing amidst the country's economic boom.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: The Irish Myth of the Giant's Causeway

For Students 9th - 10th
Iseult Gillespie recounts the Giant's Causeway myth on the coast of Northern Ireland.
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Other

Irish Independent

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features online current events on Irish affairs. The site is updated daily.
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Multicultural America: Irish Americans

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Irish Americans. (Note: Content is not the most current.)
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Countries and Their Cultures

Countries and Their Cultures: Irish

For Students 9th - 10th
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Irish. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...

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