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The First Dáil

The first meeting of Dáil Éireann occurred on 21 January 1919 and held itls last meeting on 10 May 1921. A number of people elected at the Westminster elections of 1918 refused to recognise the Parliament of the United Kingdom and instead assembled as revolutionary parliament called "Dáil Éireann".


Readers might like to explore the event further - List of elected members

The First Dáil - Presentation (PDF)

https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/22062/21785.pdf Added: 30 Mar 2017 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Presentation

A PDF that can be used as a presentation with students when exploring the 'The First Dáil Éireann'. Presentation has been created alongside some useful primary sources and digital content streams which can be accessed for free using Scoilnet Broadband. For instance - the Irish Newspaper Archive, Dictionary of Irish Biography and more external links to websites such as the RTÉ Archive.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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History

Strand: 2. The History of Ireland

Strand unit: 4. Nationalism & Unionism (1911 - 1923)

Suggestions for use: Project the PDF onto the board to guide the class through class discussions on the First Dáil. Divide students into groups to research the profile of a chosen key player in the pictures. Students should spend time using the primary sources from the Irish Newspaper Archive. Students should record findings back to class.

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Strand: History

Asset type: Presentation
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
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History Ireland - The First Dáil Éireann

http://www.historyireland.com/20th-...ary-history/the-first-dail-eireann/ Added: 20 Jan 2015 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / Secondary Source

Detailed article covering the period from 1916 to 1921 during which the First and Second Dáils met. Explores the anti-conscription campaign, the principle of self-determination, the Dáil and the British response.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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History

Strand: Later Modern Ireland

Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949

Suggestions for use: Very solid information. Students should be directed to read.

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
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RTE archives: The First Dail

http://www.rte.ie/archives/exhibiti...ann-1919/139408-an-chead-dail-1919/ Added: 07 May 2009 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Reference

Selection of short interviews from radio and television with key figures discussing the 1918 election and the first Dail.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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History

Strand: 2. The History of Ireland

Strand unit: 4. Nationalism & Unionism (1911 - 1923)

Suggestions for use: A collection of clips which could be used as 'a hook' to begin a topic, of as a basis for class discussion.

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
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The First Dáil anniversary in 1969

http://www.rte.ie/archives/exhibitions/920-first-dail-eireann-1919/ Added: 12 Dec 2012 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Primary Source

RTE Archives exhibition of the First Day with audio and video footage interviews with those who attended the 50th anniversary.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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History

Strand: Later Modern Ireland

Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949

Suggestions for use: Can be used in a multiple number of ways to support textbook on this topic

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History

Strand: 2. The History of Ireland

Strand unit: 4. Nationalism & Unionism (1911 - 1923)

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
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Irish Times Report of First Dáil

http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/archive/1919/0121/Pg002.html Added: 26 Feb 2015 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Primary Source

A page from the IrishTimes archive (free within the Schools Broadband network) that contains a report on the start of the First Dáil in January 1919. The report speculates on what Sinn Féin policy might be.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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History

Strand: Later Modern Ireland

Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949

Suggestions for use: Students can examine the article for any sense of bias. The IT was a unionist paper - does this show from the article in question.?

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Strand: History

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Collection: Primary Source
Rights: All rights reserved
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Constitution of the First Dáil Éireann

http://www.difp.ie/docs/1919/Constitution-of-Dail-Eireann/6.htm Added: 20 Jan 2015 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Primary Source

Text from the original constitution dated April 1st 1919. The constitution contained just five articles.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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History

Strand: Later Modern Ireland

Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949

Suggestions for use: This is a short document so could be printed. Students could compare how it differs from Bunracht na hÉireann.

Asset type: Online Resource
Language: English
Rights: All rights reserved
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Ministers of the First Dáil

http://www.taoiseach.gov.ie/eng/His...y_of_Government/FirstD%C3%A1il1.pdf Added: 20 Jan 2015 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notes / Secondary Source

Listing of office holders in the First Dáil in 1919.

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How it maps to the curriculum

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History

Strand: Later Modern Ireland

Strand unit: 3 Sovereignty 1912-1949

Suggestions for use: Useful to show how the leading political persoalities of the time were involved with administration within the First Dáil.

Asset type: Document
Language: English
Rights: Attribution-ShareAlike Creative Commons
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