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When you think of Ireland, which symbols/icons come to your mind?
Can you name any of the icons you see in this image?
Watch the video below introducing some "things" you might not know about Northern Ireland. Make notes of key information. You can use your notes to answer a comprehension quiz. For that, click on the TRUE/FALSE icon below:
Watch the video below introducing some "things" you might not know about Northern Ireland. Make notes of key information. You can use your notes to answer a comprehension quiz. For that, click on the TRUE/FALSE icon below:
How many of the sentences listed below can you complete based on your general knowledge?
How many of the sentences listed below can you complete based on your general knowledge?
Now do research online to complete the rest.
Now do research online to complete the rest.
1. _________________ is another name for Northern Ireland
2. _________________ is another name for the Republic of Ireland.
3. The creature in old Irish stories that looks like a very small man is named _________________.
4. IRA is the abbreviation for _________________
5. Irish writer _________________ wrote the novel Dracula.
6. St Patrick's Day is celebrated in the month of _________________.
7. The emblem of the Republic of Ireland is _________________.
8. The emblem of Northern Ireland is _________________ .
9. The currency used in the Republic of Ireland is _________________ .
10. Leprechauns are famous for hiding their _________________ of gold at the end of the _________________.
11. The capital of Northern Ireland is _________________, while the capital of the Republic of Ireland is _________________ .
12. The _________________ cross is one of the Irish icons.
13. The most famous beer produced in Ireland is _________________.
14. The island where the two countries are is known as The _________________ Island.
15. _________________ is one of the most popular dance shows in the world.
16. St Patrick is known to have driven all the _________________ out of Ireland.
17. According to the legend, if you _________________ the Blarney stone you get the gift of eloquence.
18. The Celtic tree of _________________ symbolises the connection between heaven and Earth.
19. The Celtic 'priests' are called _________________.
20. The triquetra - the trinity _________________ - is offered by a man to a loved one as a necklace or a ring and symbolizes the three promises of a relationship, such as love, honour and protection.
To understand how English is spoken in different parts of Ireland, watch the video below:
To understand how English is spoken in different parts of Ireland, watch the video below:
To find out how and why Ireland was divided into two separate countries, read the infographics below. You will then have to say what the following sentences refer to:
To find out how and why Ireland was divided into two separate countries, read the infographics below. You will then have to say what the following sentences refer to:
They introduced the feudal system of government in Ireland.
The took the best lands and pushed the local inhabitants out of their country
He deprived the Catholics of any rights.
It decimated the Irish population.
It became known as the Easter Rising
This is the name for a long period of violence in Northern Ireland
This put a stop to the violence.
Watch the video of a song by U2. Can you figure out which sort of historic event is alluded to (also mentioned in the infographics above)?
Watch the video of a song by U2. Can you figure out which sort of historic event is alluded to (also mentioned in the infographics above)?
Lyrics excerpt
"I can't believe the news today
Oh, I can't close my eyes
And make it go away
How long...
How long must we sing this song?
How long? How long...
'cause tonight...we can be as one
Tonight...
Broken bottles under children's feet
Bodies strewn across the dead end street
But I won't heed the battle call
It puts my back up
Puts my back up against the wall
And the battle's just begun
There's many lost, but tell me who has won
The trench is dug within our hearts
And mothers, children, brothers, sisters
Torn apart"
Belfast Peace Wall
Read the following and try to guess what communities the writer refers to
Two Communities
We live in this street, they live in that street,
yet both communities live in Belfast.
We follow this religion, they follow that religion,
yet both communities believe in God.
We vote for these parties, they vote for those parties,
yet both communities recognize each other’s mandate.
We feel bound to one country, they feel bound to another country,
yet both communities are bound to Northern Ireland.
We think they are troublemakers, they think we are troublemakers,
yet both communities have contributed to the Troubles.
We claim they get too much, they claim we get too much,
yet both communities wish to create a prosperous, equal society with opportunities for all.
Two communities, but what are the differences?
Glyn Chambers - Belfast - 17 years old
You are going to hear Geraldine from Belfast in Northern Ireland talking about her home. Complete the sentences with information you hear.
You are going to hear Geraldine from Belfast in Northern Ireland talking about her home. Complete the sentences with information you hear.
1. Glenard, the place Geraldine is from, changed its name after the ______________ burnt down old Ardoyne.
2. Geraldine grew up believing that all people were the same, no matter their ______________.
3. The Troubles meant that they lost their ________________.
4. One of her cousins was killed in a ________________ during the Troubles.
5. In the past, all Geraldine’s neighbours trusted each other so much that they had their ________________ in the door.
6. Geraldine visits her hometown every year on ________________.
7. Geraldine believes the ________________is the most famous dish in the area.
8. Geraldine dislikes her accent, which she describes as ________________.
GERALDINE CHAPWELL.mp3
Watch the video below highlighting the consequences in the present of the violent past. Then write a paragraph in which you explain what impressed you the most from the video.
Watch the video below highlighting the consequences in the present of the violent past. Then write a paragraph in which you explain what impressed you the most from the video.
Watch the video below to take a tour of one of the most interesting museums in Dublin - the Guinness Storehouse
Watch the video below to take a tour of one of the most interesting museums in Dublin - the Guinness Storehouse
Last but not least, get a taste of Irish dances by watching a part of a Riverdance performance
Last but not least, get a taste of Irish dances by watching a part of a Riverdance performance
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