Education Resources

    Specialist learning packs are provided to all teachers to supplement on-site learning such as tours and workshops, and feature tailored content to help your class get the most out of their visit.

    We are also pleased to offer a range of educational resources, which may be downloaded, printed, and made use of, including activity packs for teachers and parents of younger children - designed to keep curious minds occupied.

    At Home Activity Packs

    Activity Pack 1
    Puzzles and activities including family crests and the Easter Rising

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    Activity Pack 2
    Learn about the man behind Ireland's railway, with fun puzzles and crafts

    Activity Pack 3
    Famous and inspiring stories of women in politics

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    Activity Pack 4
    Creative colouring, puzzles and historical figures in focus - featuring Sir John Gray


    Sports Hall of Fame
    Irish sports stars through history with fact-files, puzzles and more

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    Primary School Resources

    Life and Times
    Jennie Wyse Power

    Classroom Links:
    Eras of change and conflict
    Politics, conflict and society

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    Life and Times 
    Brighid O'Mullane

    Classroom Links:
    Eras of change and conflict 
    Politics, conflict and society

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    History at Home 
    The O'Connell Tower

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    On This Day
    Working as a Historian

    Classroom Links:
    Local Studies and Story
    Eras of change and conflict 
    Politics, conflict and society

    History at Home
    Daniel O'Connell

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    Active Learning
    High Crosses

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    Secondary School Resources

    Éamon De Valera
    Revolutionary Politician and President of Ireland

    Classroom Links:

    Junior Cycle: 2.4, 2.8 & 1.10
    Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949

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    Countess Markievicz
    Revolutionary Suffragette and Politician

    Classroom Links:
    Junior Cycle: 2.4 & 2.9
    Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949

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    Elizabeth O'Farrell
    Nurse and Revolutionary

    Classroom Links:
    Junior Cycle: 2.4 & 1.5
    Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949

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    Michael Collins
    Revolutionary Politician and Military Leader

    Classroom Links:
    Junior Cycle: 2.4 
    Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949

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    Ag Obair Mar Staraí

    Classroom Links:
    Junior Cycle: 1.5, 1.8, 1.11 & 2.4

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    The Funeral of Jeremiah O'Donovan Rossa

    Classroom Links:
    Junior Cycle: 1.7, 1.10 & 2.4
    Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949

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    On This Day
    Working as a Historian

    Classroom Links:
    Junior Cycle: 1.1, 1.5, 1.8, 1.11, 2.9 & 2.11

    Transition Year Project
    Research History

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    Grave Negotiations
    The Irish Signatories of the Anglo-Irish Treaty and Glasnevin Cemetery

    Classroom Links:
    Junior Cycle: 1.2 & 2.4   
    Leaving Certificate: The Pursuit of Sovereignty and the Impact of Partition, 1912–1949

    Interactive Online Resource


    Further Information


    Online Exhibitions


    Glasnevin Cemetery and the First World War

    Explore the events of the First World War through the experiences of men and women who were laid to rest in Glasnevin Cemetery.


    The Great Flu Pandemic and Ireland, 1918-19

    An interactive online version of our 2018 exhibition studying the Great Flu Pandemic and the lasting impact on Irish society and politics.

    O'Connells Crypt

    Take a unique 360 degree virtual tour of the incredible interior of O'Connell's crypt and the top of the tower above.

    City of the Dead

    Discover burial practices and traditions through the ages and fascinating stories of the "after life" from religious cultures around the world.