Ireland and the Olympics

Ireland and the Olympics

Powerpoint resource about famous Irish athletes who have competed in the history of the Olympics including Ronnie Delaney, Michael Carruth, Michelle Smith and Sonia O’ Sullivan. Source: Edel Horan (.ppt file 1.3MB) Download File
Irish Forests

Irish Forests

Powerpoint presentation on Irish forests with lots of information on the different types of trees found in Irish forests. This is a project completed by pupils in Rang IV and V. Source: Aisling Shanley (.ppt file 1.02MB) Download File… RegisterThis content is...
The Irish Traveller

The Irish Traveller

This Powerpoint presentation looks at the life of the Irish Traveller. There is information on the reputed origins of Irish travellers, the numbers of travellers in the population, their particular language, accommodation, celebrations and work . Famous travellers are...
Hallowe’en

Hallowe’en

This Hallowe’en Powerpoint presentation details some of the customs and traditions surrounding this celebration. It includes information on the origins of Hallowe’en, customs, games, food, dressing up and how the Irish took the Hallowe’en tradition...
Book Review: Secrets and Shadows

Book Review: Secrets and Shadows

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...