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.