“The great Gaels of Ireland are the men that God made mad,
For all their wars are merry, and all their songs are sad.”

― GK Chesterton


Irish history is a source of fascination; not only to those of us who live in this country but to many others overseas as well. Much of Irish history concers the relationship beween this country and Britain.

In the Junior Cert History Course students study the changing relationship between both countries. Currently in second yeras students are examining the issues of the Plantations, and in particular how the Ulster Plantation radically changed the course of Irish History. A useful resource here is:


http://www.skoool.ie/skoool/homeworkzone.asp?id=1867

In Senior Cycle students have examined the course of twentieth century Irish History and have examined the course of events on both sides of the border since Independence.
Some useful resoucres to use here are:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/recent/troubles/

http://www.irishhistorylinks.net/History_Links/Civil_War.html


Regarding Ulster, Senior Cycle Geography students are also currently examining  geopolitical and demographic factors that have shaped the province's recent development. a good mapping tool here is:
http://www.wesleyjohnston.com/users/ireland/map_index.html

For information on general Irish History check out:

http://www.scoilnet.ie/hist/

http://www.irishhistorian.com/Quiz/FamousQuotations.html


Meanwhile, here are some great fun quizzes to test your knowledge of Irish History:

 http://www.irishhistorian.com/TestYourKnowledge.html

http://www.quizglobal.com/QuizQuestions.aspx?QuizID=773