Fr Matt Ryan and his Enduring Influence on the Parish of Knockavilla-Donaskeigh
Added: 19 Jun 2014
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Project
Essay on the life of the man who was the priest in a Tipperary parish (diocese of Cashel and Emly) for 40 years. He was a renowned patriot, nationalist, Irish language enthusiast and supporter of small tenant farmers.
This essay was a winning entry from Scoil Mhuire Chnoc a' Bhile in the ‘Decade of Centenaries’ All-Island Schools History Competition 2014 organised jointly by the Departments of Education in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Local Studies
Strand unit: My Locality through the Ages
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with impor tant events in the history of the locality, setting local figures or events in the national and international context where relevant. In addition to the developments suggested for this unit in third and fourth classes, suitable subjects might include
- study a period or periods in the history of the local village, town, city area, townland, parish or county; in fifth and sixth classes children should study periods not already covered in third and fourth classes
Suggestions for use: Can be used as an example of student work. Also provides an excelent example of historical research by students of events in their locality.
