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Lesson plans tied to the Irish curriculum to support Art and Architecture of Ireland at Junior and Leaving Certificate level
Tuesday, 8 September 2020These teacher-written activities cover each of the five volumes, spanning from the early middle ages to the end of the last century.
What's the Irish for 'jellyfish'?
Monday, 7 September 2020Find out why it is a favourite phrase among Irish speakers and learners.
Spreading the Words: a new podcast
Monday, 7 September 2020Histories of Irish words from literature and everyday life by the authors of A history of Ireland in 100 words.
Could medieval Irish people swim?
Friday, 4 September 2020Hear about traditions of wild swimming in this episode of Spreading the Words.
'My noble mother is a mermaid'
Friday, 4 September 2020Explore the concept of sea-creatures mentioned in medieval Irish literature in the first episode of Spreading the Words.
Birds of Clare Island: Reed Bunting
Sunday, 23 August 2020On Day 9 of Heritage Week we learn about a common resident on Clare Island, featuring in New Survey of Clare Island, vol. 9: Birds.
Birds of Clare Island: Yellowhammer
Saturday, 22 August 2020On Day 8 of Heritage Week we introduce a species that is now extinct on Clare Island, featuring in New Survey of Clare Island, vol. 9: Birds.
Birds of Clare Island: Rock Pipit
Friday, 21 August 2020On Day 7 of Heritage Week we introduce a common resident on the shores of Clare Island featuring in New Survey of Clare Island, vol. 9: Birds.
Birds of Clare Island: Dipper
Thursday, 20 August 2020On Day 6 of Heritage Week we learn about a very rare occasional visitor on Clare Island, featuring in New Survey of Clare Island, vol. 9: Birds.
Birds of Clare Island: Sedge Warbler
Wednesday, 19 August 2020On Day 5 of Heritage Week we introduce a migrant bird breeding only at two locations on Clare Island, featuring in New Survey of Clare Island, vol. 9: Birds.