Halloween in Dublin

Find out about the "Ghost Season" in Dublin and Halloween in Ireland by clicking on the "Halloween in Dublin" Link in the sidebar.





The infamous Hell Fire Club in the dublin mountains where the devil is said to have appeared.

Surfing History

Jim Larkin and the G.P.O. in O'Connell Street, Dublin.

We are going to learn about Irish history from the internet:

Go to http://www.iol.ie/~dluby/ and find out:

Make notes then type the answers to a WORD document.



What are the eight sections in the “Ireland” page?
What are the most interesting sections for you in the “Ireland” page?
Which site gives you up to date statistics on Ireland in the “Republic of Ireland” page?
How many political parties sre there on the “Politics” page?
How many men signed the proclamation in the 1916 Rising on the “Irish Liberation” page?
When was the Republic of Ireland born on the “Irish Liberation” page?
Note 3 pieces of information about our current president from the “People” page.
On the “Dublin City” page what was the first known settlement on the site of Dublin called?
What is the name of the website that gives information on Public Services?
What are the most interesting sections for you in the “Links” page?

Try to download some nice photos from the photographic sites on the “Links” page.

Dublin Dictation

This is a picture of the canal I grew up on here in Dublin, the Royal Canal. The famous Dublin writer Brendan Behan wrote a lovely song about it called "The Auld Triangle".

1. Click on the "Dublin Dictation" link in the sidebar and write what you hear.
2. Google the words"Behan" and "Auld Triangle" and "Lyrics" to find the song.
3. Write a short summary of what you think the song is about

Welcome students from St George College Sydney

Our class is pleased to welcome students from St George College, Sydney, to our blogs and we look forward so much to sharing experiences, learning and fun with you. Our students will be writing a quiz about your countries into your comments box and we are very curious as to your replies. Enjoy your Spring break (it is Autumn here so we envy you). We have posted questions about your countries in your comments, we hope you enjoy the activity.