The Butler Family of Co. Tipperary
Added: 15 Apr 2017
Contributor:
Clare Quigley
Resource type:
Presentation
A powerpoint presentation about the Butler family of Tipperary who were one of the most powerful families in Ireland for over 500 years. Includes history, information and details of some of their most important buildings which can still be visited today - Cahir Castle and the Swiss Cottage (Cahir), Ormond Castle (Carrick-on-Suir) and the Main Guard (Clonmel). Accompanying worksheet also available.
How it maps to the curriculum
Strand: Local Studies
Strand unit: Buildings, sites or ruins
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- actively explore some features of the local environment
- investigate various aspects of these sites
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the accompanying worksheet to teach about the Butler family. Geography map reading activity based on the Butler Trail is also available.
Strand: Story
Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- listen to, discuss, retell and record a range of stories from the lives of people who have made a contribution to local and/or national life and to the lives of people in other countries through technological, scientific, cultural and artistic activities as well as those who have contributed to social and political developments
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the accompanying worksheet to teach about the Butler family. Geography map reading activity based on the Butler Trail is also available.
Strand: Local Studies
Strand unit: Buildings, sites or ruins
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- actively explore some features of the local environment; suitable items or places might include
- investigate various aspects of these sites
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the accompanying worksheet to teach about the Butler family. Geography map reading activity based on the Butler Trail is also available.
Strand: Story
Strand unit: Stories from the lives of people in the past
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- listen to, discuss, retell and record a wide range of stories from the lives of people who have made a contribution to local and/or national life and to the lives of people in other countries through technological, scientific, cultural and artistic activities as well as those who have contributed to social and political developments
Suggestions for use: Use in conjunction with the accompanying worksheet to teach about the Butler family. Geography map reading activity based on the Butler Trail is also available.
