Category Archives: 5th Year

Launch of Century Ireland Website

Posted on May 7, 2013 by

A new history website has been launched that should be of interest to all history students. From the Website – The Century Ireland project is an online historical newspaper that tells the story of the events of Irish life a … Continue reading →

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250,000 Reached

Posted on January 29, 2013 by

The website has passed another milestone with the total number of page views topping 250,000 on Friday 25th January. The website has been averaging approximately 5,000 hits per week over the past three months. We are delighted that so many … Continue reading →

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New Handouts added – Northern Ireland

Posted on January 23, 2013 by

New handouts on Northern Ireland have been added to the Revision section – including a ‘Timeline’ for events in Northern Ireland, and the ‘IRA and the Hunger Strikes’ They can be accessed here – Revision Handouts

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Congo 1961 – TG4 Documentary

Posted on December 4, 2012 by

TG4 are currently showing a two part documentary series about the involvement of Irish soldiers in the Congo during the Secessation of Katanga. The first part is on Wednesday 5th Dec. at 9.30 – repeated Saturday 8th Dec. at 9.30pm … Continue reading →

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Christmas Test

Posted on November 12, 2012 by

The extended essay for the Research project must be submitted by lunch time on Wednesday if it is to be included in assessment for the Christmas test results. Students can email their extended essay to me or drop it into … Continue reading →

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New Evidence uncovered in relation to the role of the UN in Katanga

Posted on October 18, 2012 by

A link has been added to a recent article in the Irish Times that states that new evidence of a cover-up by the United Nations in relation to the UN military offensive in Katanga in 1961. Secessation of Katanga

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New Video – Fascism in Italy

Posted on September 20, 2012 by

New Video added to the Dictatorship and Democracy section on Mussolini and the Rise of Italian Fascism The video can be found here – Fascism in Italy

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As the holidays end

Posted on August 20, 2012 by

A little over a week to go and school will re-open. I hope everyone is looking forward to the new year. For 5th Years – Don’t forget that you will need to have produced the first draft of your extended … Continue reading →

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Leaving Cert Results

Posted on August 13, 2012 by

I would like to wish every student all the best on Wednesday with the Leaving Certificate results. I know that this can be an anxous time for both students and parents with the points system that we have. I hope … Continue reading →

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The King is Dead, Long Live the King

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

Well this year’s Leaving Certificate students are coming to the end of their exams. Many will already have finished. I hope each and every one gets the necessary points for whatever course you have selected. The baton has now passed … Continue reading →

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