RTÉ History in the Junior and Senior Cycle history classroom

From the Great Famine to the revolutionary period of the early 20th century, RTE History provides a wealth of accessible material by noted historians, along ...

History resources for secondary teachers and students

Based on the Atlas of the Irish Revolution from UCC, these downloadable workbooks, lesson plans, overviews and document packs make historical research accessible to secondary ...

Two minute guide: David McCullagh on how the border was drawn

In this short video, David McCullagh explains how the border was drawn

The History Show on the origins of the border

The History Show on the origins of the border

Politics of partition: how different parties saw the new border

The 1920 Government of Ireland act created a border that divided Ireland - but how did politicians approach the issue? David McCullagh explains.

Interactive map: how the border could have been

The line of what became the Irish border could have been very different. Explore the possibilities with our interactive map

Road to Partition: how the border was drawn up

A very different border could have been chosen, but by the time the Better Government of Ireland act passed on 23 December 1920, the line ...

Century Ireland: reporting this week in 1920

War of Independence in colour: the sack of Balbriggan

Matt Loughrey's My Colorful Past project bridges "the gap between history and art", using digital techniques to add colour to monochrome images.

The Hunger: watch the documentary here

A new documentary narrated by Liam Neeson

Road to partition: the plan to divide Ireland

Partition became a reality after the December 1921 Anglo-Irish treaty, but the idea had been suggested years before and the border was enshrined in the ...

The Hunger: the making of the new documentary

A major new documentary tells the story of the Famine and its consequences. Lisa Burke, assistant editor of The Hunger, explains how working on it ...

About the Great Irish Famine Project

War of Independence in colour: Michael Collins

Matt Loughrey's My Colorful Past project bridges "the gap between history and art", using digital techniques to add colour to monochrome images.