A Man for Others - Hubert O'Connor
Added: 20 May 2016
Contributor:
Scoilnet
Resource type:
Guide/notes
Prizewinning entry in the World War 1 section of the All-Island Schools History competition that explores the life of Celbridge man, Capt Hubert O'Connor, who served with the British army during the Great War. The essay looks at his reasons for enlisting and his role during conflict up until his death in 1917. Written by the History Squad at Scoil na Mainistreach, Celbridge - Michael Grant (Capt), Ciaran Keane (Vice Capt.), Shane Walsh, Eavan O’Keeffe, Robert
Curran, Sean Kerrigan, Adam Skidmore, Thomas Gannon, C.J. Page and James Lee.
How it maps to the curriculum
- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Eras of Change & Conflict
Strand unit: World War I
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- become familiar with aspects of these periods
- examine and become familiar with evidence which informs us about the lives of people in the periods studied, their thoughts and concerns, especially evidence which may be found locally
- record the place of peoples and events on appropriate timelines
Suggestions for use: Great example for students to look at before they undertake a similar study of a notable local in their area.
