Bernadette Devlin's victory speech. One minute long.

Bernadette Devlin's powerful speech to a crowd in Draperstown, Co Derry. Just over a minute long.

The Day the Troubles Began. Part 2. 10 minutes Good background to the Civil rights movement in Northern Ireland.

A 10 minute clip which parallels the American civil rights movement with the roots to the Northern Ireland Civil rights movement.

The Secession of Katanga

Check out this very useful summary on the Congo, the Katanga conflict and Patrice Lumumba.

The Apprentice Boys of Derry

Watch this short clip about the history of the 'Siege of Derry.' Consider any aspects of bias in it's narrative. 
Complete a timeline of the key events in the Siege. 

 

Ms Gallagher's 5th Year History Students visited the city archives on Pearse Street, Dublin in January. They carried out research for their  Leaving Certificate topics worth 20% of their final grade. They will be very busy this mid-term putting the final touches to their research topics!